Key facts
- A tenant in New York City fatally stabbed a burglar who broke into their apartment.
- The burglar was an ex-convict.
- The intruder bit the tenant's hands and cheek during a struggle.
- The tenant used the burglar's own knife to stab him.
This incident highlights the ongoing concerns about crime and personal safety in urban environments. The legal ramifications of self-defense incidents can be complex, involving investigations into the proportionality of force used.