A person attempted to gain entry into the residence (and) when he gained entrance, the homeowner produced a firearm in self-defense and shot the individual. We believe the burglar lived in the neighborhood,” Mauney said.

Atlanta police identified the deceased man as Aubree Clay Horton. Last month, the Atlanta Police Foundation hosted its annual “Crime is Toast” awards breakfast, where Horton was recognized as “investigator of the year.”.

Of course they go on about the whole loving father and good neighbor bit after that.

One described him as a loving father who was proud to wear his badge.

Cool story. But apparently he didn’t have respect for that badge.