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Police identify home invasion suspect who was killed by homeowner as 20-year-old

St. Pete Home Invasion
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Police said they have identified the suspect who was shot and killed while attempting a home invasion in St. Petersburg early Wednesday morning.

St. Pete Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Marcel James Williams.

Around 2 a.m., Williams and another man entered a home on 40th Street North. The homeowner then fired a gun, injuring Williams.

Williams was taken to the hospital, where he later died of his injuries.

The second suspect fled the home.

Police said this is very early in the investigation, and there are no other details available at this time.

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