Masked burglar killed in shootout at Clarksdale home

CLARKSDALE, Miss. (WMC) - Police in Clarksdale are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Monday evening.

An officer spotted a vehicle speeding with flashing lights just after 9:30 p.m.

The driver of that vehicle drove to the hospital, dropped off a gunshot wound victim, and drove off.

Officers determined the shooting happened at a home on Home Street.

A masked man entered the home to burglarize it.

The suspected burglar fired at least two shots, injuring the homeowner. The homeowner suffered injuries that are not life-threatening.

The homeowner’s brother returned fire, killing the masked man.

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