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Richardson Man Shoots, Kills Burglar After Struggle For Gun

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RICHARDSON (CBSDFW.COM) -A burglar was shot and killed after breaking into an apartment unit in the 500 block of Buckingham Road early Tuesday morning.

Richardson Police say they got a 911 call at 5:50 a.m. from a resident who said he was holding at gunpoint, a suspect who had broken into his home.

Before officers arrived, police say the suspect. 22-year-old, Derick Roderick Jackson, tried to get the gun from the resident and during the struggle the resident shot the suspect who later died from his wounds while in surgery.

No charges have been filed against the resident.

The case will be referred to a Dallas County grand jury for review.

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