The intruder who was shot and killed by a homeowner in Lake Mathews on Thursday has been identified as a 25-year-old man from Riverside.
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 16000 block of Hidden Peak Lane just after 11 p.m. on a call regarding a suspicious person, RCSO said in a media release.
“The caller told dispatch that an unknown male was attempting to break into their residence, and the homeowner was armed with a firearm,” the release states. “The caller remained on the phone with dispatch and relayed information on the suspect’s actions.”
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The suspect, identified Sunday as Paul Hunter, then forced his way inside the home where he was shot by the homeowner…