61-year-old father shot, killed by intruder at Arcadia home; suspect remains at large

ARCADIA, Calif. (KABC) -- A 61-year-old father was shot and killed by a suspect who forced his way into a home in an upscale Arcadia neighborhood, authorities said.

The incident unfolded around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Woodland Lane near Hacienda Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

A mother and her 13-year-old son were in the driveway of their home when a man approached and forced them into the home. A shooting happened inside shortly after.

Authorities say the teenage boy called 911 and said that his father had been shot. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

A couple of weapons were found in the home, but it's not clear if they belonged to the homeowner or the suspect.

"It is our understanding that, possibly, the deceased male may have armed himself and attempted to defend himself. We are still trying to determine that," said Lieutenant Steven De Jong.

The unidentified intruder fled and has not been found. A description of the suspect was not available.

De Jong said the incident may have been personally motivated, but additional details were not disclosed.

"Obviously, this individual that made entry into the house engaged the male victim," he said. "So it appears that maybe he was the intended target."

The mother and son were not injured and were being interviewed at the police station.