That’s the exact situation a Colorado couple found themselves in just before 1:00 a.m. Sunday when they returned to their apartment near the University of Denver campus. They were startled by an alleged intruder when they entered the dwelling, but thankfully one of them was prepared.
According to Colorado Springs police, an intended victim was armed and fired at the suspect in self-defense.
The alleged intruder, who has not been identified by authorities, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police only confirmed that the suspect was male and did not address whether he was a building resident.
The armed resident is reportedly cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Police confirmed that the Denver District Attorney’s Office will determine if charges will be filed, though that seems unlikely.
An unidentified neighbor said he heard five to six gunshots and then four or five more after a pause. “I knew right away it was gunshots, so I grabbed my girlfriend, and we went and hid behind the bed.”
He described the building as generally safe to live in, a sentiment echoed by another resident.
Zach Lyons called the incident “alarming to know something like this happened in your own community right down the hall.”
What is certain is that the scenario could have played out much differently if one of the residents had not been armed and ready. The home is supposed to be a place of sanctity, but violent criminals increasingly show no regard for that basic principle.
With that in mind, it is wise to always be prepared for the unexpected, especially in the middle of the night.
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