Source: Tampa Bay Times
“A Clearwater resident fatally shot an armed intruder who barged into a home and demanded money early Saturday, police said. The shooting happened about 5:30 a.m. after an armed man forced his way into a home at the Granada Apartments, 2010 Kings Highway, according to the Clearwater Police Department. Police say the intruder, 36-year-old Rudolfo Bautisto Espinoza, then demanded money. A 45-year-old resident of the apartment grabbed a gun and shot Espinoza, police said. Officers who responded to the call found Espinoza dead inside the apartment.” (06/30/25)