Residents of 3301 Dearborn Drive told police that two men kicked in their front door at about 1:40 a.m. and entered the house. At least one of the men was carrying a gun, they told police.
A man, a woman and a 15-month-old boy were in the home when the incident occurred, police said.
One of the adults shot and killed one suspect and wounded the second, police said.
The first suspect, who hasn't been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second suspect fled from the house. A short time later, a 19-year-old man showed up at the Duke University Hospital emergency room for treatment of a gunshot wound to his arm.
Rashaad Cox, of Newcastle Road in Durham, was charged with first-degree burglary and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the attempted burglary, police said.
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