Dramatic video shows homeowner fighting off suspect during fatal home invasion

Dramatic doorbell video released by Illinois police captures a homeowner fight off a would-be robber in a Saturday home invasion that left another suspect dead, a report said Thursday.

The footage obtained by the Daily Herald shows Bradley Finnan, 39, and Larry Brodacz, 58, wearing masks and gloves as they approach the homeowners Arlington Heights home and knocking on the door.

“Hey, how you doing boss?” one of the intruders says before both walk inside.

Moments after the masked duo enter the home, yelling can be heard. About 20 seconds later the homeowner shoves Finnan out of the door and onto the ground, before repeatedly punching him.

Amid the struggle, the homeowner yells “help” towards landscapers across the street, the footage shows.

Finnan then runs away and trips into the street as the homeowner rushes back inside.

During the home invasion, Brodacz was shot dead by the homeowner in what authorities said was self-defense, according to the Daily Herald. It’s unclear if he was killed before or after the homeowner’s outdoor struggle with Finnan.

Finnan was later captured by police. He was charged on Tuesday by Cook County prosecutors with murder and home invasion, the paper said.

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