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Fremont resident uses intruder's gun to kill teen suspect, police say
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Ryan Mense , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on Friday, with officers arriving at the scene around 12:12 p. The Fremont Police Department is investigating the shooting.
A resident fought back against armed home invaders, grabbing a suspect's firearm and using it to fatally shoot one of the burglars. Police responded to the shooting at an apartment, where investigators found that two teenagers had forced their way in.
The incident occurred on Friday, with officers arriving at the scene around 12:12 p.m. The Fremont Police Department is investigating the shooting.
Further details about the incident are available from the police department, including the events leading up to the shooting and the ongoing investigation.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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