ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando homeowner thought he heard someone breaking into his garage and fired off a few rounds, only to have the Orlando SWAT team show up, who found no intruders, according to officials.
- The man's gun was confiscated
- Homeowner will be going in for mental evaluation
The unnamed man, who has not yet been named, called 911 after he thought someone was breaking into his garage on Lupine Avenue at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Orlando Police Department.
The caller armed himself and fired off an unknown number of shots, however, no one was hurt.
As a precaution, the SWAT team came, but authorities found no intruders.
The firearm was confiscated and the man will be going in for mental evaluation, according to police.
No charges are pending.
Police say a caller believed someone was breaking into his garage. The caller armed himself and fired off two shots. Out of caution SWAT was called out. Turns out there were no intruders. Caller being taken in for mental evaluation. @MyNews13
— Jerry Hume (@JerryHume) August 14, 2019