LaGrange police are actively searching for a group of men believed to be connected with a violent home invasion that occurred over the recent weekend. The suspects, whose identities remain unknown, are reported to have been wearing face coverings and to have been armed with handguns at the time of the crime. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the masked individuals forced entry into a residence on the 400 block of East Bacon Street late Saturday night.
The confrontation escalated when the 23-year-old homeowner fought to quickly protect his domain, while another occupant dialed 911, causing the assailants to flee. The details around whether the men managed to steal anything before escaping were still unclear. An emergency call drew officers to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. The ongoing investigations are focusing on piecing together the events and tracking down the perpetrators.
Details provided in a 11Alive report describe the moment the authorities arrived at the residence following the incident. They encountered the young man, who recounted the harrowing experience of facing off against four to five armed invaders. This act of self-defense is being carefully documented as part of the case file by local detectives…