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Homeowner Fatally Shoots Burglar During 911 Call

7/15/2025

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In a tragic turn of events in Phoenix, Arizona, a homeowner fatally shot 25-year-old Kwame Hightower during an attempted burglary on July 13. The homeowner was on a 911 call when the incident unfolded, leading police to discover Hightower's body in the backyard. Although briefly detained, the homeowner was released as investigations into the shooting proceed.

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Story summary

In a tragic turn of events in Phoenix, Arizona, a homeowner fatally shot 25-year-old Kwame Hightower during an attempted burglary on July 13. The homeowner was on a 911 call when the incident unfolded, leading police to discover Hightower's body in the backyard. Although briefly detained, the homeowner was released as investigations into the shooting proceed.