Female Intruder Barbara Smith Dressed in Camouflage Shot By Homeowner

An intruder in Cherokee County was shot to death by the homeowner. Authorities say 53-year-old Barbara Smith of Canton was dressed from head to toe in camouflage had snuck into the home of  54-year-old Fred Stanley Whitmore also of Canton.

Whitmore said he heard an intruder in the house shortly after his wife left for work. He got into a struggle with the intruder. Smith was shot with the gun she brought to the scene, according to authorities.

Authorities say an armed woman dressed from head to toe in camouflage was shot to death by a homeowner in Cherokee County after she snuck inside.

Baker said Smith and Whitmore were acquaintances. Smith was a registered nurse, according to investigators.

It was not immediately clear why Smith entered the home.

The investigation is ongoing.

Charges are not expected to charged against the homeowner.

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