A Missouri man could face criminal charges for a possible break-in incident after making threats against a family. The incident, which occurred in St. Louis, is believed to have resulted in a self-defense shooting, according to authorities.

On a Friday afternoon, police responded to a shooting incident in the 900 block of Park Avenue. Upon their arrival, they found that a man had been shot in his left hand. He was taken to a medical facility, where he received treatment.

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Preliminary investigations indicate that a 32-year-old man invaded the complainant’s living space by breaking through a wall. The man was unclothed and reportedly threatened to harm the family members.

The resident sought to protect his loved ones by retaliating with a weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to the perpetrator’s hand.

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A spokesperson for the St. Louis Police Department has said that the authorities are continuing to investigate the matter. No immediate charges have been filed against the complainant.

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Reports indicate that the incident could be determined as a case of self-defense, but the ultimate decision will be made by the authorities based on further investigation.

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