UPDATE: Suspected Intruder Dies After Being Shot By South Augusta Homeowner

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By Greg Baldwin

Story Published: Aug 16, 2007 at 4:43 PM EDT

Story Updated: Aug 16, 2007 at 4:43 PM EDT

A homeowner took matters into his own hands Wednesday afternoon.

He shot an intruder while he was on the phone with 911.

The homeowner used a high powered rifle, similar to an A-K 47, to defend himself when he noticed his house had been robbed.

He also noticed several of his guns were missing.

While he was on the phone with 911, he saw the burglar come back into his house.

The homeowner told investigators that because some of his guns were missing, he opened fire.

Investigators say they believe he was acting in self-defense, but it's still early in the investigation.

The intruder was identified as Erroll Royal. Royal died at an Augusta hospital a shot time after the shooting.

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