Victim shot, suspect killed during home invasion

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A home invasion Wednesday night in DeKalb County ended with a victim in the hospital and one suspect dead, according to police. It happened on at the Austin Oaks Apartments on Glenwood Road.

Police said two teenagers tried to force their way into the apartment of a man in his 60's around 7:45 p.m. The victim told police two men forced their way inside, fired shots and chased him through the apartment.

The victim was hit in the chest and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was reported in critical condition, according to police. One of the teen suspects was also hit by gunfire and died from his injuries. The second teen suspect got away and remained on the run Thursday afternoon.