Three crooks allegedly try to break into home — and get mowed down by homeowner who fatally shoots one, wounds another; both surviving suspects arrested

A trio allegedly tried to break into a Florida home in the middle of the day late last week, but the armed homeowner mowed them down — fatally shooting one and wounding another, while the third was soon captured after running off.

What are the details?

Three individuals tried to break into a home in the Hickory Hill Drive area of Port Richey around 2:10 p.m. Friday, WTSP-TV reported, citing the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

But the homeowner opened fire on the three individuals before they fully entered the home, deputies told the station.

Deputies added that one of the shot suspects reportedly died at the scene, WTSP reported, adding that another suspect was wounded, arrested, and taken to a hospital.

The third individual also was arrested after deputies conducted a brief search, the sheriff's office told the station.

More from WTSP:

Multiple schools in the area were allegedly placed on controlled campus status following the attempted burglary "out of an abundance of caution." As the investigation continues, Fox Hollow Elementary, Jazz Dayspring Academy and Schrader Elementary are still on alert.

The investigation is active and ongoing, the station added.

How are folks reacting?

Commenters under the sheriff's office Facebook post about the incident seemed pleased with the outcome:

• "Don’t try my house cause I won’t miss," one commenter said.
• "This is right on our street," another user said. "Good for the [homeowner who] took care of the criminals that broke in. Play stupid games, win stupid awards."
• "Literally like 7 houses down from mine… helicopters and cops everywhere," another commenter noted.
• "Score another one for the good guys," another user said.
• "Crazy s**t middle of the day," another commenter observed.
• "Citizens, keep your firearms close," another user said, adding that "we have to defend ourselves ... AR-15s, handguns, mace, and [a] good camera and alarm system. Because Pasco is out of control, and we let it get this way!"

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