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Michael Rinehart, 31, was shot and killed on February 27, 2015, after forcing entry into a Columbus, Ohio, home. According to reports, Rinehart kicked down the door of 71-year-old homeowner Joseph Miklich; Miklich shot Rinehart and then called 911. Police located Rinehart deceased on the front porch. Rinehart had a prior burglary conviction, and the homeowner described by neighbors as quiet and friendly said he perceived Rinehart as a threat and used lethal force in self-defense. Authorities indicated Miklich was unlikely to face charges but sent the case to a grand jury for review. This incident was one of several self-defense shootings in Columbus that year.

Did anyone in the neighborhood witness the break-in or the moments immediately before the shooting who can add details?