A Georgia police officer, Aubree Horton, reportedly tried to break into his neighbor’s home. Once inside, the homeowner fired his gun in self-defense and killed Horton. The City of Atlanta Police Department gave the 9-year veteran the “Investigator of the Year” award on September 24, just a week and a half before his death.
On Friday, October 4, Horton approached his neighbor’s home located in Orknew Way in the St. Andrews Country Club neighborhood. It was around 5 a.m. when the incident took place.
“On an attempted burglary, we understand that an individual attempted to gain entry into the residence,” said Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. “Once inside, the homeowner produced a firearm in self-defense and shot the individual. At this time, the individual is deceased.”…