DGU

She tried to stop a violent threat without taking a life. People who knew the suspect say he was suffering personal problems. Witnesses and neighbors told reporters they were thankful no one was hurt.

The officer then drew his department-issued firearm, and the two exchanged gunfire. Wilks was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.

When police arrived, 46-year-old Narado Brinkley was down—shot inside the house, pronounced dead on scene.

One suspect was hit and taken to the hospital, and both now face charges. The Harris County District Attorney declined to charge the homeowner, citing state law.

Believing Stewart may have had a weapon, the female officer drew her firearm and fired at least one shot, striking Stewart in the arm.

Deputies said the homeowner first called 911 to report a man trying to break into his house. Minutes later, the homeowner called again—this time to report he had fired his gun.

Police are searching for two men who tried to steal a car in a quiet neighborhood and ended up in a shootout with the homeowner.

Investigators are still working to identify the suspects, who appeared to be younger men in their 20s or 30s.

Police in Joliet are investigating a deadly home invasion on Hadrian Drive that ended when a mother, hiding with her baby, defended herself against an intruder.