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

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By Greg Baldwin

Story Published: Aug 16, 2007 at 3:43 PM EST

Story Updated: Aug 16, 2007 at 3:43 PM EST

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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Sunday, Nov 15 at 1:24 AM jasmine's friend wrote ...

R.I.P. Erroll L. Royal Jasmine He will always love you

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Sunday, Nov 15 at 1:23 AM jasmine's friend wrote ...

im jasmine's friend and didn't know her daddy but don't say any thing that could cause her to be upset she really missess her daddy and to the man who did this you are going to pay for this jasmine's family nor her dad ever did anything to hurt but somehow some way you are going to get yours

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Wednesday, Sep 9 at 6:08 PM jasmine his daughter wrote ...

why would you say something like that im starting to hate you people

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