Posted: Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009
Police are looking for three suspects wanted in connection with a home invasion overnight in northwest Charlotte.
The incident ended with the homeowner firing shots at the fleeing attackers.
It started about 11 p.m. at a residence in the 2700 block of Kendrick Drive, in the Coulwood area.
Police say three men kicked in the front door of the home, where three adults and two children were living. The attackers took money and fled.
While they were fleeing, police say, one of the adult residents fired shots at them. It is not known if the suspects were hit by the gunfire.
The getaway vehicle was described as a white Ford Contour or a Ford Taurus.
The suspects were described as short and thin black males, who covered their faces with shirts.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, 704-334-1600.
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