[Old Teufel Hunden]

"Detectives were still investigating the case, Sangberg said, including whether the homeowner would face any charges in the shooting."

If this is factual (the part that was understandable), what exactly did the homeowner do wrong? Why would it be any question as to whether the homeowner would face charges?

[Drew68]

If this is factual (the part that was understandable), what exactly did the homeowner do wrong? Why would it be any question as to whether the homeowner would face charges?

The homeowner had plenty opportunities to legally and safely shoot the crook dead while the crook was trying to break into his home. Instead, he fired as the crook was fleeing down the street. The law tends to frown on this (as do neighbors).