Homeowner opens fire on burglary suspects in Studio City, forcing them to flee, LAPD says
By Carley Gomez
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STUDIO CITY, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A homeowner opened fire on burglary suspects Tuesday morning in Studio City, prompting the alleged intruders to flee, authorities said.
The confrontation occurred at 4:40 a.m. at a multi-level house in the 11600 block of Laurelcrest Drive, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department said. The home is in a hilltop neighborhood between Ventura and Laurel Canyon boulevards.
Whether any of the alleged intruders were struck by gunfire was unclear. Described only as two males in gray hoodies, they fled the scene in a black Chevy Traverse SUV, according to the LAPD.
Officers responded to the scene and were investigating whether anything was stolen.
A homeowner opened fire on burglary suspects Tuesday morning in Studio City, prompting the alleged intruders to flee, authorities said.
The confrontation occurred at 4:40 a.m. at a multi-level house in the 11600 block of Laurelcrest Drive, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department said. The home is in a hilltop neighborhood between Ventura and Laurel Canyon boulevards.
Whether any of the alleged intruders were struck by gunfire was unclear. Described only as two males in gray hoodies, they fled the scene in a black Chevy Traverse SUV, according to the LAPD.
Officers responded to the scene and were investigating whether anything was stolen.
Neighbors alarmed Diana, who lives across from the home, spoke with Eyewitness News and said she was awakened by the sound of a running car and alerted her husband, who went outside to investigate.
“He came back out, got very close to them, took a picture of their plate, the back end of the car, and still, that didn’t seem to change anything,” she said.
Moments later, Diana said she heard a gunshot followed by the sound of people running.
“[They] get into the car, car door slams, the alarm went off on the house at that point, and the car just sped off,” she said.
Diana said she called 911 and was able to identify the vehicle involved but could not describe the suspects. Some residents said the incident underscores growing concerns about neighborhood crime.
“This city has gotten so dangerous as you know, if you live here. Crime is out of control,” neighbor Dave White said.
Others said they were surprised by the boldness of the suspects, especially with people awake in nearby homes.
Neighbor Jaimie Joseph said that the situation highlights the need for more community involvement.
“It could happen wherever you move, so it really just makes me think of, like, you know, what’s happening? Maybe there needs to be more that we do like in the neighborhood watch,” she said.
Despite living in what she described as a peaceful area, Diana said the incident highlights a vulnerability.
“Quiet neighborhood, but sometimes that is not a good thing,” she said.
Meantime, police said the homeowner was not injured.
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