FL: Resident shoots would-be robber who barged into home, police say

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)

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