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Posted on 07/13/2005 6:55:05 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
Police Find Man Dead In Doorway
DAVIE, Fla. -- An 18-year-old was shot to death early Wednesday morning after apparently breaking into a home in western Davie.
The shooting happened at about 1:45 a.m. in the Chelsea at Ivanhoe community on Southwest 51st Street.
Davie police said a man and young woman -- possibly father and daughter, according to neighbors -- were sleeping inside the home when an intruder came in and startled them. The man took protective action and shot the intruder twice, striking him once in the face.
When police arrived, they found the intruder dead in the front doorway of the home.
"At some point while this young man between the age of 18 and 20 was inside the home, several gunshots rang out," Lt. Bill Bamford said. "The young man was struck twice and he fell dead in the front foyer area of the home. We don't know if there's any relationship between this young man and the residents of the home or if this was just a random act -- that he was trying to break into a home."
The victim was identified as 18-year-old Richard Rojas, of Miami.
NBC 6's Tina Conte reported that Davie police towed a red BMW from the scene that apparently belonged to Rojas.
Police are trying to determine what prompted the shooting and what relationship, if any, Rojas had with those inside the home.
An investigation is ongoing.
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Won't do THAT again...
Odd for a burglary. I bet he knew them somehow.
Now if this was new jersey they'd probably execute the dad.
sound suspicious, doesn't it?
One less criminal.
Good job!
LVM
Wonder how old the daughter was. Late night rendevous gone bad. Or good for that matter
10 points for the head shot!
Good!
I am going to hold any kudos until we learn more.
One day criminals are going to figure out that they are going to get shot when they break into people's homes. Especially at night.
An "intruder" who drove a (late model I understand) BMW. Something aint right here. Jealous boyfriend/protective father situation? Drug deal gone wrong? Arcadia, you live in Davie, any info?
I agree, I think there's more to this story.
You find it odd that a burglar might have stolen a car so when he made his escape and the car was identified it couldn't be traced to him? I don't find it odd. I find it odd that the police don't seem to know who is actually living in the house.
Boyfriend? Don't be too hasty to judge this one...
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