Police say they were called to reports of a shooting in the 1000 block of Georgia Street just before 9:45 a.m.
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When officers arrived they found the suspect suffering from at least one gunshot wound at the home. Police say the man ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Vallejo Fire Department.
According to police, witnesses say the suspect was burglarizing the residence when the homeowner fired at least one shot.
Vallejo police are investigating the shooting and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective William Carpenter at (707) 651-7146 or William.Carpenter@cityofvallejo.net, or Detective Daniel Callison at (707) 648-4533 or Daniel.Callison@cityofvallejo.net.
This is the 19th homicide in the city of Vallejo in 2023.