MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland tells NewsWest 9 that a suspect burglarized a north Midland home Saturday morning and was killed by the homeowner who used self-defense.
According to the Midland Police Department, at about 4:09 a.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the 1400 block of Daventry Place due to a "disturbance with weapons."
Upon arrival, officers found a man identified as 37-year-old George Samuel Butler located at the scene, deceased.
MPD determined that Butler entered the residence "by force with a rifle," and then the homeowner placed Butler in a choke hold some time during the burglary.
Butler was killed by the homeowner in a case of self-defense, according to the city.
Crimes Against Persons Unit and MPD Crime Scene Unit were notified and responded to the scene.
Next of kin has been notified.
The investigation is on-going and NewsWest 9 will update this story once more information is provided.
