Sheriff’s Officials: Autauga County Woman Shoots, Kills Intruder

Autauga County Sheriff’s officials say a man is dead after trying to break into a woman’s home overnight.

According to Chief Deputy Joe Sedinger, it happened just after midnight on County Road 81 in the Booth Community. Sedinger says the homeowner shot an 18-year-old man after he tried to force his way into her home, armed with a knife.

Officials say a second man is being interviewed as a person of interest.

Authorities have not released the name of the man or the homeowner.

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