Resident fatally shot a man who tried to break into apartment on City Avenue, police say

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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A home invasion turned deadly in Overbrook on the night of Thanksgiving.

Around 7:20 p.m., police said a man, believed to be about 20 years old, forced himself into an apartment on City Avenue near the Overbrook Station.

According to investigators, the resident fired a gun, which hit the man in the head. He died at the scene.

Police said two guns were recovered.

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