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Man shot after breaking into home through window

A man in his early 20s is dead after investigators say he attempted to break into a home through a window.

CORPUS CHRISTI (KIII NEWS) — A man in his early 20s is dead after investigators say he attempted to break into a home through a window. That break in happened early Saturday morning just before 1 a.m. at a home on Kimbrough Drive near Airline Road.

According to detectives, the victim was shot several times by a friend of the homeowner who was visiting at the time. Detectives believe the victim was trying to break into the home to see a girl living there. The man died at the scene before first responders could arrive.

It is unclear if the shooter will face any charges at this time. Detectives are also investigating whether this is a home invasion or homicide.

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