(TX) Homeowner shoots man kicking down his door 07-30-04

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Police investigate Grand Prairie shooting death
July 30, 2004

Dallas police are investigating the death of a Grand Prairie man who was
shot and killed by a homeowner who said the man attempted to burglarize
his Southwest Dallas residence.

Police responded to a burglary in progress call around 6:15 a.m. Friday
in the 7300 block of Bluestem Road.

When police arrived, Brandon Washington, 32, was found dead from a
single gunshot wound to the chest.

Officials said someone kicking on the front door of the residence had
awakened homeowner Karl Julius, 57.

Armed with a gun, Julius opened the door and saw a man on his front
porch, police said.

“We’re still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting,”
said Sgt. Ken
Sprecher of the Police Department’s homicide unit. “We’re not sure
(Washington’s) intent was burglary.”

Sprecher said Washington apparently had been visiting a friend across
the street during the night and early morning.

Police said it does not appear Julius and Washington knew each other.

Washington may have been drinking heavily, but police were awaiting
toxicology results, Sprecher said.

Police said Julius was not arrested or charged in the incident.

“He has been cooperating with us during the investigation,” Sprecher
said.

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