Australian man shot dead in US home after confronting suspected burglars

Police say the Australian man was gunned down before the intruders fled empty-handed.

Brenton Estorffe, 29, was shot dead in his home while his wife and children slept. Source: Facebook

An Australian has been shot dead in his home in Texas after confronting two intruders while his wife and children slept. 

Police believe Brenton Estorffe, 29, woke up to the sound of glass breaking about midnight on Wednesday local time (Thursday AEST) and went to see what was happening. 

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