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Charleston Police arrest burglary suspect held at gunpoint by homeowner

By Patrick Phillips
Published: Apr. 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM CDT|Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM CDT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Police say a Charleston man who was held at gunpoint by a homeowner during an apparent burglary.

Solomon Yakobashvili, 33, is charged with second-degree burglary, police say.

Police responded to a reported burglary in progress at a home on Sterlington Way in the Grand Oaks neighborhood at approximately 7 a.m.

The homeowner told officers a stranger attempted to enter their home through the back door. After the homeowners secured the door, the suspect, whom police identified as Yakobashvili, banged on the door and demanded entry, the homeowner said.

Police arrested Yakobashvili and booked him into the Al Cannon Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

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Wrong house.

Harris County burglary suspect possibly shot accomplice: constable
By Terrian Spurs

The Brief
A Harris County homeowner shot at two suspects attempting to break into their vehicle in the 21800 block of King Heights Lane.
The suspects shot back and investigators believe one of the suspects was shot by his accomplice.
Authorities identified one 17-year-old male who was admitted to the hospital with a gunshot wound.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Harris County authorities are investigating a shooting at a home in north Houston-area Thursday night in which a homeowner shot at burglary suspects.
What we know:
According to constable Mark Herman, deputies arrived at the 21800 block of King Heights Lane to investigate the shooting.

The homeowner reported two male suspects were trying to break into their vehicle.

Officials say the homeowner fired a warning shot from their bedroom window causing the suspects to run.

The suspects shot back at the homeowner and investigators believe one of the suspects was shot by his accomplice as they fled.

A 17-year-old male was confirmed to be one of the burglary suspects after he was admitted to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound.

What we don’t know:
Investigators have not identified the second suspect in the shooting.

What’s next:
A warrant will be filed against him for burglary of a motor vehicle.