Tifton homewoner shoots intruder 4 times in the head

Tift County authorities say a homeowner shot a man after he attempted to force his way into a rural mobile home
off Highway 125.

Sheriff's department spokesman David Haire says the homeowner, 33-year-old John Henry Howard Jr., was not hurt during the home invasion.  It happened early Wednesday at about 2:30 a.m.  Haire did not identify the suspected burglar, but said his injuries appeared to be serious.  The intruder was shot 4 times in the head.  He's hospitalized at Tift Regional Medical Center.  No charges were immediately filed.

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