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UPDATE: Pottsville death stemmed from an alleged break-in

The shooter, who was not allowed to own a gun, is facing firearms charges.

POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Officials say a deadly shooting in Schuylkill County stemmed from an alleged break-in.

Patrick McGuinness called the police and told dispatchers he shot someone trying to enter his home on Norweigan Street.

McGuinness faces a firearms charge, investigators say he was not legally allowed to own a rifle.

No other charges are expected to be filed after the shooting.

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