Florida Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder, Sheriff Warns Against Break-Ins

Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells praised the homeowner's actions, stating that intruders in Florida should 'expect to be shot.'

A Florida homeowner shot and killed one intruder and injured another during a break-in at his Lakewood Ranch home on Thursday night.
The deceased suspect, Jorge Nestevan Flores-Toledo, 27, from Mexico, had an active warrant for parole violation and was previously convicted of residential burglary.
The second suspect, Michel Soto-Mella, 39, an illegal immigrant from Chile, was arrested nearby and charged with armed burglary, with additional charges pending.
Sheriff Rick Wells commended the homeowner for his quick thinking, noting he used a surveillance system to detect the intruders and acted to protect his home and family.
Authorities are investigating the suspects' motives and believe additional individuals may have been involved in the crime.