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Fla. homeowner fatally shoots invader

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Police say a Jacksonville man fatally shot a man who tried to break into his home.

Authorities responding to the home around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday found the wounded suspect. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.

The Florida Times-Union  reports the other suspects fled the scene.

St. T.K. Waters of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says several people were inside the house during the attempted break-in.

No further details were immediately available.

An investigation continues.