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FORT WORTH — Tarrant County authorities have identified two suspected burglars who died Friday after being shot by a homeowner.
Juan Juarez, 24, died at John Peter Smith Hospital about 8:15 p.m. from gunshot wounds to the shoulder and head, according to reports. Jonathan Cruz, 27, died in the 4400 block of Shackleford Street, from a gunshot wound to the chest, the Tarrant County medical examiner’s Web site stated.A neighbor told the homeowner's brother that one suspect kicked in the front door of his brother's house on Shackleford Street while the other suspect got out of a parked red Ford Explorer. As the two suspects entered the home, Anthony Hawkins, the homeowner, opened fire, police said.Police released Hawkins pending the results of their investigation, which will be turned over to the district attorney's office.