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A homeowner defended his residence after an intruder attempted a forced late-night entry. Hearing impacts at the exterior door, the resident retrieved a defensive firearm, issued verbal warnings, and shot the suspect as he breached the entrance, halting the break-in before police arrived.Responding officers took the wounded intruder into custody. Law enforcement determined the homeowner acted within legal self-defense under Florida’s Castle Doctrine, and no charges were filed against him. Safety experts highlight physical door reinforcements and quick-access safes as effective defensive measures.A dangerous forced entry attempt ended safely for a local resident after an alert homeowner accessed a personal…