A jewelry store owner in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood fatally shot a man attempting to break into his business early Thursday morning, with the incident captured on surveillance video. The owner reportedly witnessed the suspect smashing through his store’s glass door with a brick before firing a warning shot and then shooting the intruder as he attempted to flee.
The dramatic event unfolded around 2 a.m., rattling nearby residents who heard multiple gunshots. Police have confirmed the man shot was 39 years old, though his identity has yet to be released. This incident adds to a growing conversation about the use of force in self-defense within Maryland, which has laws supporting the Castle Doctrine in protection of one’s home and business.
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