Home invasion
Coverage of Home invasion in the Nexus archive.
- Family of slain Gastonia man hopes billboards will bring justice in five year cold case
The family of John Luke Moore, a slain Gastonia barber, is using billboards to seek justice in his five-year-old cold case. He was shot and killed during a home invasion in July 2021, and his murder remains unsolved.
- 2 men charged after armed robbery, sexual abuse at Morton Grove hotel, police say
Two men are facing charges including attempted murder, home invasion, and sexual abuse after allegedly forcing entry into a Morton Grove hotel room and demanding money at gunpoint. Police reported the incident occurred in the north suburbs.
- ‘Obsessed’ gamer posing as Amazon driver learns fate for attempted murder of California couple
A Canadian gamer who allegedly became obsessed with a woman he met online crossed the border, posed as an Amazon delivery driver, and committed a brutal home invasion in California, resulting in a life sentence for attempted murder of a couple.
- Ultra-wealthy husband and wife founders of Cymbiotika robbed at gunpoint in terrifying home invasion
Shahab Elmi and Durana Elmi, founders of Cymbiotika, were robbed at gunpoint during a home invasion, with perpetrators stealing millions. The incident involved their two minor children.
- Gonzales man pleads guilty in connection with attacks on women
Samuel Lane, 42, of Gonzales, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges, including home invasion, attempted first-degree rape, and attempted first-degree robbery after targeting women in separate incidents in 2024.
- Man accused of trying to break into Hazel Park home admits to multiple home invasions, police say
A Detroit man named Earl Chambers, 61, is charged with multiple home invasions and firearm-related offenses after allegedly attempting to break into a Hazel Park home while children were inside. He admitted to detectives that he commits home invasions to support his drug addiction and confessed to at least four additional incidents in Hazel Park and Ferndale.
- Burglars flee after Nassau County homeowner catches them inside overnight
Burglars fled after being caught by a Nassau County homeowner overnight in East Hills. The incident was reported by Stacey Sager as part of the latest news on home invasions.
- Armed home invasion suspect eludes capture in North Bay search
A North Bay neighborhood was placed under a shelter-in-place order as authorities searched for an armed home invasion suspect. Police responded to a residence in San Anselmo on a report of an interrupted burglary, but the suspect remained at large.
- Men accused of breaking into Warren apartment, robbing man at gunpoint
Two men, Dwayne Lewis and Davon Loveings, are charged with armed robbery, home invasion, and other offenses after allegedly robbing a Warren man at gunpoint. They were arrested following a police chase involving a Chevy Malibu and are required to wear GPS tethers if bond is posted.
- ‘Sweetest’ Mississippi couple allegedly killed by burglar, 17, during home invasion
An elderly Mississippi couple, described as the 'sweetest,' were allegedly killed by a 17-year-old burglar during a home invasion. The suspect barricaded himself in the house and fired at police during a six-hour standoff.
- Vancouver police shoot, kill alleged hostage-taker in home invasion
Vancouver police shot and killed a suspect during an alleged home invasion that escalated into a hostage situation. The department stated they were 'ultimately forced' to use lethal force against the individual.
- Navy veteran armed with bear spray is shot six times after racing to prevent friends' home invasion as it was being streamed live on Twitch
A Navy veteran was shot six times while using bear spray to intervene in a home invasion being live-streamed on Twitch. The incident highlights a violent confrontation during a real-time online broadcast.
- Man accused of breaking into Norwalk apartment, making threats about building ‘blowing up'
A man was arrested in Norwalk after breaking into an apartment, stealing knives, and making threats about the building 'blowing up' and 'everyone dying.' Authorities found a potential fire hazard in his apartment, but no injuries were reported. He faces charges including home invasion and disorderly conduct.
- Creepy DoorDash tactic South American gangs using to invade LA homes
South American gang members were arrested by Los Angeles police for using a delivery service tactic to break into homes. The criminals allegedly exploited a delivery method, described as creepy, to gain access to residences for criminal purposes.
- Budget Rent a Car heiress assaulted and strangled during a California home invasion
A Budget Rent a Car heiress was assaulted and strangled during a home invasion in the 8500 block of Lookout Mountain Avenue, California, near Wonderland Avenue Elementary School.
- Beloved elementary teacher stabbed to death and daughter injured after suspect bursts into their home
A beloved elementary school teacher was fatally stabbed, and her daughter was injured when a suspect entered their home. The incident occurred during a home invasion, leading to the teacher's death and the suspect's arrest. The community mourns the loss of a cherished educator.
- Woman in her 70s survives strangling, robbery in Hollywood Hills home invasion
A woman in her 70s survived a strangling and robbery during a home invasion in Hollywood Hills, resulting in her hospitalization. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred in her residence.
- Man seen yelling, 'Where is your daughter?' in viral home invasion video is charged with assault
A man involved in a viral home invasion video where he yelled for a woman's daughter has been charged with assault. The incident gained widespread attention due to the distressing nature of the footage.