By Associated Press | February 14, 2021 at 3:14 PM EST – Updated February 14 at 3:14 PM
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) – North Carolina authorities say a man who forced his way into an apartment was fatally shot by a 12-year-old inside the home. Goldsboro police say the incident happened about 12:30 a.m. Saturday when two masked people forced their way into the residence.
They demanded money and shot a 73-year-old woman. Investigators say a 12-year-old who was inside the residence shot at the intruders, causing them to flee.
Police found 19-year-old Khalil Herring of Goldsboro at a nearby intersection suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. No charges are expected against the 12-year-old.
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