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Police investigating fatal shooting of alleged intruder at home on Detroit's west side

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DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on the 6300 block of Chopin on Detroit's west side.

The incident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

According to a preliminary investigation, police say a male homeowner was outdoors with his family and children when he heard a commotion inside his house. He found a man inside his home with a shot gun.

The homeowner also had a gun and shot the suspect, police say, killing him. The 20-year-old suspect died.

No one was taken into custody. Detroit police are still investigating.