A homeowner in Granada Hills shot and killed a man during an attempted home invasion robbery Saturday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
At around 5 a.m., police responded to a home on the 11400 block of Swinton Avenue.
According to LAPD's preliminary investigation, a group of three men in their 20s had entered the home with the intent to burglarize it.
One of the suspected robbers pointed a weapon at the victim and a shooting occurred. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The two other men fled the scene. It is believed another one of them might have been injured during the incident, due to a trail of blood left behind, police said. A car found at the scene was believed to have been used during the attempted robbery.
Law enforcement said the deceased had two bullet wounds and had the homeowner's possessions on hand. Detectives are not releasing that individual's identity pending notification to his family.
The homeowner, a grandmother and a child were inside the home, according to police. Authorities added the homeowner was interviewed at Devonshire Community Police Station and released.
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No further details were immediately available. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact LAPD.
