NY teacher walks into stranger’s house, is shot dead by homeowner who thought he was burglar

NY teacher goes into stranger’s home, is shot dead

AMHERST, N.Y. — Investigators in Buffalo, N.Y., are awaiting toxicology test results that might give them clues as to why a school teacher walked into a stranger’s home, where he was shot dead by a homeowner who thought he was being burglarized.

David Park was killed around 1 a.m. Sunday in the suburb of Amherst, near where he was attending a party for a pregnant friend.

Thomas Burton, the homeowner’s attorney, says his client repeatedly told Park to leave and told him he had a gun. When Park didn’t leave, the homeowner shot him.

The homeowner hasn’t been charged, but the investigation continues. Burton says his client was legally protecting his property.

Park’s funeral is Thursday. The 31-year-old won an award in only his fourth year of teaching in Albany and coached youth baseball.