The shooting death of an Australian man in the United States has left police 'puzzled' and at a loss to explain why he was targeted when there were cars in the driveway, a deterrent for most intruders.Brenton Estorffe, 29, was shot dead by two intruders in the loungeroom of his home in Fort Bend County, Texas, just before midnight on Wednesday.Mr Estorffe, from the Sunshine Coast, was killed after getting up to investigate when he heard his glass door smash in the middle of the night. The Australian man had moved to the US to chase his dream of becoming a punter in the NFL, before getting married to local woman Angeleanna and starting a family.Detectives from the Fort Bend County Sheriff's office told news.com.au they were no closer to establishing why the intruders had made such an effort to break into Mr Estorffe's home only to leave empty handed.Scroll down for video Brenton Estorffe (pictured with wife Angeleanna), 29, was shot dead by two intruders in the loungeroom of his home in Fort Bend County, Texas, just before midnight on Wednesday Cobin Estorffe (centre, pictured with Brenton and Angeleanna Estorffe) paid tribute on social media to his brother 'Hands down you are my hero': Cobin posted this to glowing tribute to his brother on Facebook'Burglaries typically take place during the day time,' Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls said.'The majority of them don't want to be interrupted. They want to come in and take your belongings. 'To break into a home at midnight by breaking glass, I mean … there were cars in the driveway. What would make them think the home was unoccupied at that time?'Puzzling is what it is.'Mr Estorffe's father Michael told Nine News his son had been protecting his family when he was shot.He had reportedly called police after hearing his glass door break, before going out into the loungeroom to investigate. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next White cop is charged with murder after shooting dead... Mother, 42, had 'no chance of survival' after taking liquid... Share this article Share 'He was the one that fought off the intruders, he fought two of them away to protect his wife and kids and unfortunately he passed away doing it,' he said.'That's one of the things you try and instill in your kids, the things important in life. And important for him in life was his family, and that's what he protected.' Police said Mrs Estorffe had seen the two intruders and was now working to provide a description of them.After hearing the gunshots neighbour ran into the home in a bid to resuscitate the young father, but was unable to save him. 'When officers arrived at the scene they found the husband deceased in the living room of an apparent gunshot wound,' Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls said.'We do have individuals who say they saw a car parked nearby and then after those shots the car speeds off. Mr Estorffe, from the Sunshine Coast, was shot dead after getting up to investigate when he heard his glass door
Police 'puzzled' by shooting death of Australian father in Texas
The shooting death of an Australian man in the United States has left police 'puzzled' and at a loss to explain why he was targeted when there were cars in the driveway, a deterrent for most intruders.Brenton Estorffe, 29, was shot dead by two intruders in the loungeroom of his home in Fort Bend County, Texas, just before midnight on Wednesday.Mr Estorffe, from the Sunshine Coast, was killed after getting up to investigate when he heard his glass door smash in the middle of the night. The Australian man had moved to the US to chase his dream of becoming a punter in the NFL, before getting married to local woman Angeleanna and starting a family.Detectives from the Fort Bend County Sheriff's office told news.com.au they were no closer to establishing why the intruders had made such an effort to break into Mr Estorffe's home only to leave empty handed.Scroll down for video Brenton Estorffe (pictured with wife Angeleanna), 29, was shot dead by two intruders in the loungeroom of his home in Fort Bend County, Texas, just before midnight on Wednesday Cobin Estorffe (centre, pictured with Brenton and Angeleanna Estorffe) paid tribute on social media to his brother 'Hands down you are my hero': Cobin posted this to glowing tribute to his brother on Facebook'Burglaries typically take place during the day time,' Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls said.'The majority of them don't want to be interrupted. They want to come in and take your belongings. 'To break into a home at midnight by breaking glass, I mean … there were cars in the driveway. What would make them think the home was unoccupied at that time?'Puzzling is what it is.'Mr Estorffe's father Michael told Nine News his son had been protecting his family when he was shot.He had reportedly called police after hearing his glass door break, before going out into the loungeroom to investigate. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next White cop is charged with murder after shooting dead... Mother, 42, had 'no chance of survival' after taking liquid... Share this article Share 'He was the one that fought off the intruders, he fought two of them away to protect his wife and kids and unfortunately he passed away doing it,' he said.'That's one of the things you try and instill in your kids, the things important in life. And important for him in life was his family, and that's what he protected.' Police said Mrs Estorffe had seen the two intruders and was now working to provide a description of them.After hearing the gunshots neighbour ran into the home in a bid to resuscitate the young father, but was unable to save him. 'When officers arrived at the scene they found the husband deceased in the living room of an apparent gunshot wound,' Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls said.'We do have individuals who say they saw a car parked nearby and then after those shots the car speeds off. Mr Estorffe, from the Sunshine Coast, was shot dead after getting up to investigate when he heard his glass door
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