The comment released by the police does not refer to it as a home invasion. That is my point. I should have clarified my comment “was never mentioned in any article by the police”
Fair point. I'm not sure police would use that language, as it's not a legal term as far as I know.
Despite what is in the media, I have not seen any evidence that this was anywhere near a ‘home invasion’.
To add to the above point, the guy was charged with break-and-enter, possession of a weapon with intent, and a few others. He was also already wanted by police. But the fact that the homeowner was in the residence, makes it a "home invasion".
The fact that those two also knew each other adds complexity of the story, for sure. It may even help the defence.