Rapper Bun B shoots intruder at his southwest Houston home

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston rapper Bun B and his wife are safe today after the rapper shot a suspected home invader at his home in southwest Houston.

Houston Police say around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, the doorbell rang at Bun B's home. His wife answered, thinking it was a delivery person.

Police say the armed suspect, identified as DeMonte Jackson, wore a mask and demanded property.

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Bun B's wife directed the robber to their car and while hearing the commotion, Bun B grabbed a gun and came downstairs, said police.

Bun B confronted the suspect in the garage and fired several shots. Jackson fled on foot and later showed up at a hospital for treatment for a gunshot wound, according to HPD.

Jackson was arrested and is now facing three felony charges.

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