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Homeowner Kills Man Trying To Break In
Witnesses: Rodrick Dow Acted Irrational Outside Home
POSTED: Friday, October 30, 2009
UPDATED: 2:00 pm CDT October 30, 2009
HOUSTON -- A homeowner fatally stabbed a man who tried to force his way into his home, police told KPRC Local 2.
Houston police said witnesses told them Rodrick Dow, 48, was screaming and acting irrationally in front of a home in the 8500 block of Curry Road at about 1:20 a.m. Friday.
Dow tried to force his way into the home through a locked screen door, investigators said.
The homeowner, 75, was in fear for his life and stabbed Dow, officials said.
Dow died at a local hospital.
The case will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.