BROOKHAVEN — Police Chief Kenny Collins announced in a press release that a vehicle owner shot and killed an individual Sunday afternoon. The incident is actively under investigation. The victim was suspected by the vehicle owner to have been involved in a burglary.

Collins said officers responded to a report of shots fired at approximately 1:30 p.m. at Speedy Wash on Industrial Park Road in Brookhaven Sunday. Investigators discovered a vehicle had been burglarized and that during the incident the vehicle owner shot and killed one of the individuals believed at the time to be involved in the burglary.

Brookhaven Police Department is currently working to collect all of the relevant facts, interview witnesses and analyze evidence to determine the full circumstances surrounding the event.

“We understand that this incident is concerning to the community and we are committed to conducting a thorough and transparent investigation. We will release additional information as it becomes available and appropriate,” Collins said. “We ask for patience and understanding as we continue to investigate this matter. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Brookhaven Police Department.”

Lincoln County Coroner Blake Wallace said the individual who was shot and killed was a juvenile.

This is a developing story, we will provide more updates as new information becomes available.