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Woman's Shooting Of Armed Home Invaders Caught On Video

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga.  (KDKA) -- One man is dead and police are searching for two others after a home invasion in Georgia ended in gunfire.

According to WSBTV, surveillance video shows three men breaking into a Gwinnett County home before a female resident rushes from her bedroom and opens fire.

"She exercised her right to defend her livelihood and property," Cpl. Deon Washington with the Gwinnett County Police Department said.

Video shows the intruders clearly have weapons in their hands. Police said the men were looking for cash when the woman turned the tables on them.

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As they exchange fire inside the dark home, the video shows one man run through a glass door.

One suspect died of his injuries in the driveway.

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