DA Says Property Owner Shooting Justified

No charges will be filed against a Midwest City man who shot and killed an apparent burglar after the burglar tried to hit him with a vehicle. Oklahoma County prosecutors say 44-year-old Steven Palenko was defending himself when he shot 34-year-old Mikah Smith on July 17. Investigators say Palenko shot Smith with a shotgun after interrupting an apparent burglary attempt. He shot at Smith's car when it veered toward him as Smith was trying to drive away.

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