81-Year-Old Man Killed During Home Invasion in New Albany
An 81-year-old man was killed during a home invasion in New Albany, Mississippi. The suspect, who allegedly entered the home to burglarize it, shot the man with his own gun and then shot himself in a bathroom. The man's companion…
Portland, OR, October 17, 2026 —
An 81-year-old man was killed during a home invasion in New Albany, Mississippi, according to the information provided about the incident. The suspect allegedly entered the home to burglarize it and shot the man with the man’s own gun.
After the shooting, the suspect shot himself in a bathroom. The information provided does not say whether the suspect survived or describe the suspect’s condition. It also does not identify the man or the suspect, or specify when the incident occurred.
The man’s companion escaped from the home and called 911. No further details were provided about the companion or the call, including when emergency services were contacted or what response followed.
The account does not provide additional information about the circumstances of the alleged entry, whether anything was taken, or whether investigators have announced findings. It also does not identify a law enforcement agency, describe any charges, or state whether an investigation remains underway. Those details were not included in the information available for this report.
The reported facts establish that the 81-year-old man was killed, that the suspect allegedly entered intending to burglarize the home, and that the suspect used the man’s gun in the shooting. The companion’s escape and call to 911 are also part of the account. Further details about the people involved and the response to the incident have not been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Zac Carlisle, Akim Powell on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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