Suspect shot and killed after forcibly entering Philadelphia home overnight: police

Woman recalls moment intruder broke through front door

Police say an intruder broke through the front door of a Philadelphia woman's home, and was shot to death during a struggle inside. FOX 29's Jennifer Joyce spoke to the victims hours after the Monday morning home invasion.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man was shot and killed after forcing his way into a Philadelphia home Monday morning.

What we know:

Investigators say a male suspect forcibly entered a property on the 1600 block of Griffith Street just after 1 a.m.

Once inside, police say a struggle ensued during which the suspect was shot. Responding officers took the man to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

What we don't know:

The identity of the suspect has not been released by police at this time.

No arrest have been reported as the investigation continues.