Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Owner Fatally Shoots Suspect In Attempted Home Invasion
By
Jen Chung
Published Jul 28, 2009
Modified Jul 28, 2009
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Jen Chung
Published Jul 28, 2009
Modified Jul 28, 2009
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
In the Wakefield section of the Bronx, a homeowner managed to shoot one of the men apparently attempting to rob his house. The suspect was killed (in the doorway), while another was wounded—but two other suspects fled. According to WABC 7, "The four suspects burst into the man's home on Bussing Avenue just before 12:15 a.m. this morning. They held up the occupant of the home, until he grabbed the gun from one of the suspects." Two guns found at the scene are believed to be from the suspects. A neighbor spoke WCBS 2 and said of the neighbor, "Wow. Very brave. He's hard working, quiet, hard working guy."
Tagged
bronx
crime
gun violence
home invasion attempt
wakefield
Jen Chung
Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
NYPD searching for suspect after fatal stabbing in Queens
Officers responding to a call at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 173rd Street around 1 a.m. found 29-year-old Sulimon Ferrier, who had multiple stab wounds to his chest, police said.
By
Ben Feuerherd
Published Oct 3, 2026 at 4:38 p.m. ET
NYPD: 2 suspects in off-duty officer stabbing tried to rob victim
It’s unclear if the attackers knew the victim was NYPD.
By
Jill Webb
News
NYPD: 2 suspects in off-duty officer stabbing tried to rob victim
It’s unclear if the attackers knew the victim was NYPD.
By
Jill Webb
Astoria-born Chip City announces sudden closure days after former CEO sues
By
Catalina Gonella
US judge tosses Trump lawsuit targeting pro-Palestinian protesters in NJ
By
Willow Higgins
A big, bright Saturn will be the highlight of NYC's fall stargazing season
By
Rosemary Misdary
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .