Naked intruder shot and killed by armed veteran outside Studio City house

nbclosangeles.com ^ | November 7, 2025 | Dennis Broad and Jonathan Lloyd

[lowbridge]

A 79-year-old military veteran armed with a gun shot and killed a naked intruder early Friday morning during an attempted burglary in a Studio City neighborhood, police told NBC4 Investigates.

The deadly altercation unfolded near Tujunga Avenue and Sarah Street, where police responded at about 7 a.m. to a report of a shooting.

The Vietnam veteran heard screaming coming from outside a neighbor's house in the San Fernando Valley community and confronted the naked intruder, the LAPD said. Two women were inside the house, located southwest of the 170-101/134 freeway interchange, during the break-in, police said.

During the ensuing struggle, the veteran's legs were broken when he was body-slammed by the intruder, Capt. Warner Castillo told NBC4 Investigates.

"The witnesses said the suspect basically lifted up the 79-year-old and body-slammed him to the ground on the driveway, which is concrete," Castillo said.

The veteran opened fire, striking the intruder in the chest before another gunshot struck the man in the head, police said. The intruder, whose identity was not immediately available, died at the scene.

"There was an older guy in the home and the naked guy was walking through their gate and shots were fired," a witness who asked not to be identified said. "I looked over and the naked guy was on the ground and the older guy was on the ground. And, he shot him two more times."

The veteran was hospitalized in serious condition.

[NFHale]

Re “… The veteran opened fire, striking the intruder in the chest before another gunshot struck the man in the head,..”

Well done, troop.

Should’ve put one more on his testicles… Just to be sure.

[know.your.why]

Naked in Seattle. Oh, wait...

[know.your.why]

https://youtu.be/IKFthgUbCdY?t=113

"When an adult male is chasing a female with intent to commit rape I shoot the bastard that's my policy.
Intent? How did you establish that?
Well...when a naked man is chasing a woman through an alley with a butcher knife and a hardon...I figure he isn't out collecting for the Red Cross." -Dirty Harry

[frank ballenger]

Great publicity shots.

Photographer told her: “Try to look sweet and innocent.”

[ProtectOurFreedom]

LOL — “I think he’s got a point”

Great memory to give us that clip!

[SaveFerris]

That will confuse Democrats

Seeing a REAL WOMAN... c’mon man!!

[Elsie]

A 79-year-old military veteran

Will be charged and tried and found guilty of using too much force.

1. Perp outside of house - no immediate danger.
2. No visible weapon - no threat at all.
3. It ain't Texas. OOps.

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Now it's time to read PAST the byline...

1. The perp should have had at LEAST a knife.
2. The vet allowed him(?) to get too close - concrete is hard.
3. It is obvious the perp had a Death Wish. - He got it.

[Elsie]

Bingo!

[Elsie]

What was the timeline on that 1% again?

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Lol…in the first photo, maybe that’s TWO women?

[Elsie]

Yup

Time to check to see if my 556 ammo is still good on the past due date.

[Elsie]

That might be my house.

[Elsie]

Ooops - tmi

[Elsie]

Nudity is also often a indication of demonic possession.

Well, that not EXACTLY what my wife calls it.

HOGism comes to mind.

[Elsie]

Good one!

[Elsie]

Stealing my car from my driveway, face your maker.

Most states say that mere theft of your property is NOT a reason to execute the perp.

https://lawbench.org/what-is-considered-self-defense-legally/

[Elsie]

Do you feel lucky, punk, or just a draft?

[Elsie]

From his outside in.

[Elsie]

Twilight Zone?

[DouglasKC]

Sounds like he got what he deserved.