- A suspect is in critical condition after being shot by a homeowner in southwest Oklahoma City.
- The incident occurred near SW 44th Street and South Pennsylvania Avenue on Friday night.
- Police have not yet released details about the homeowner or the exact circumstances of the shooting.
- Oklahoma’s castle doctrine gives homeowners the legal right to defend themselves against intruders.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — A suspect is fighting for his life after a homeowner opened fire during an alleged robbery in southwest Oklahoma City on Friday night, police say.
The shooting happened near SW 44th Street and South Pennsylvania Avenue, as first reported by News 9.
Officers have not released details about the homeowner, the suspect, or what took place inside the residence.
What Oklahoma Law Says
Oklahoma is a castle doctrine state. That means a homeowner who reasonably believes they face serious harm from an intruder is legally presumed to be acting in self-defense — with no duty to retreat inside their own home.
The investigation is ongoing. Further details are expected as the case develops.
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