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Police: Homeowner kills alleged intruder in Germantown

Police have identified the alleged intruder as 31-year-old Louis Alfredo Sanchez, Jr.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Police say a homeowner killed an alleged home intruder in Germantown Monday night.

According to Montgomery County Police, the incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. in the 21000 block of Future Court. 

Police say the homeowner called for help, believing an intruder was trying to break into his home. When the intruder made it inside, the homeowner allegedly shot and killed the suspected intruder. No charges have been filed against the homeowner at this time. 

Investigators have identified the alleged intruder as 31-year-old Louis Alfredo Sanchez, Jr. 

Police do not believe there is a threat to the community at this time.

The homeowner has not been identified but police say they did appear to know Sanchez. 

This is a developing story, more information when be added as it becomes available. 

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