BALTIMORE — A property owner in Canton will not face charges after they shot and killed an attempted burglar on October 16, according to the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office.

Officials say the decision came following an extensive review of the incident, which found that the property owner acted in self-defense.

Police told WMAR-2 News that Richard Rolfe, 39, had been confronted by the owner after breaking into a jewelry store called the Stephen Page of Baltimore. According to police, Rolfe was in possession of burglary tools.

Property owner shoots, kills attempted burglar in Canton

The State's Attorney's Office says the defense of habitation—which allows a person to use force, including deadly force, to defend their home and its occupants against an intruder—provides complete p

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