Botched home invasion ends with suspect dead, another behind bars

By Jennifer Cruz

Elijah A. White, Jr., 30, was fatally shot after he forced his way into a South Carolina home. (Photo: Moncks Corner Police Department)
A 30-year-old man is dead after he and an accomplice orchestrated a home invasion in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, last week only to discover the homeowner was armed with a gun.
The county coroner identified the deceased man as Elijah A. White, Jr. and his accomplice, Juanita Marie English, was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary and criminal conspiracy, according to reports from local media.
Authorities say White and English went to the home around 8 p.m. on March 14. English wore a badge indicating she was a representative from the homeowner’s association in an apparent effort to persuade the victim to open the door, which worked.
Juanita Marie English was stopped for driving erratically shortly after the botched home invasion. (Photo: Moncks Corner Police Department)
As English stood in the doorway talking with the homeowner, police say she signaled White, who then rushed to the door wearing a mask and gloves. The homeowner said White was armed with a handgun with laser sights, and she attempted to close the door before he could enter, but was unsuccessful. In fact, White kicked

Source: Guns.com