A Florida homeowner shoots two people and kills one in a suspected home invasion

The Florida mayor said intruders should “expect to be shot” after posting information about the homeowner who… They shot two masked men He tried to break into his house, killing one.

The deceased suspect has been identified as Jorge Nestevan Flores Toledo, 27, of Mexico, according to Fox 13.

The second suspect is Michele Soto Milla, 39 years old Illegal immigrant of Chile, is charged with armed robbery, with additional charges pending, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Just after 9 p.m. Thursday, a Manatee County homeowner saw the two men entering the back of his home via his video surveillance system, according to authorities.

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“He knew something bad was about to happen and he didn’t delay,” MCSO Sheriff Rick Wells said during a news conference Friday. “he He grabbed his firearm (And) he asked his wife to go to a safe place.”

The homeowner fired several shots, hitting Flores Toledo “several times,” while Soto-Mella fled the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.

“I sat by the porch, and the door was open. I clearly heard three gunshots,” John Nosider, who was visiting a family member in the neighborhood, told Fox 13.

Initial reports indicated Flores Toledo was in critical condition before he was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where he died Friday morning, authorities said.

“This is it State of Florida.” Wells said. “If you want to break into someone’s house, you should expect to get shot.”

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Deputies tracked down Soto Milla, who was in the country illegally after his 90-day visa expired in September, using… K9 units They arrested him a few blocks away, according to the sheriff’s office. The scene of the accident was secured and all those involved were accounted for, without posing any danger to society.

Detectives are currently investigating Flores Toledo’s background and are “seeking to understand” why he and Soto Milla targeted the home, according to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Office Friday afternoon.

“We’re trying to get everything we can from the suspect (survivor),” Wells said. “He’s fairly cooperative, but he doesn’t tell us everything.”

At the court hearing, Fox 13 reported, Soto Milla used a translator to tell the judge he did not have any weapons.

Manatee County homicide investigators said they believe there may be other individuals involved in the crime.

Flores Toledo, also known as Anibal Miller Valencia, was arrested in Oak Brook, Illinois in 2023 and spent four months in prison on a residential burglary charge before being released on parole in November, according to authorities. He had an active warrant for a parole violation and was considered “armed and dangerous.”

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The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News’ inquiries about whether the homeowner was facing any charges. His identity had not been revealed as of Friday evening.

FOX 13 Tampa BayChuck Mireles and Ryan Burkett contributed to this story.