University Place: Burglary suspect shot by Houston homeowner, police say
Houston: Burglary suspect shot by homeowner, police say
Police say the homeowner found the suspect in his wife's car. The suspect allegedly walked up the driveway, and the homeowner fired two shots.
HOUSTON - A suspect was taken to a hospital overnight after being shot by a man during a burglary attempt, according to Houston police.
Houston burglary suspect shot
What we know:
The incident was reported at about 11 p.m. on Friday. Police were called to Kelving Street in the University Place area.
According to Houston Police Lieutenant Wilkens, a husband and his pregnant wife were home when they heard beeping noises that triggered their alarm system.
The man took a pistol and went to check out their garage. When he got there, he reportedly found the garage door open and saw someone sitting inside his wife's car in the driveway.
The homeowner went to confront the suspect, and the suspect allegedly got out of the car and moved toward the driveway.
Police say the suspect made quick movements with his hands, but the homeowner couldn't see since the area was poorly lit. The man fired two shots, striking the suspect in the arm and leg.
The suspect then jumped over a large gate at the home. The man opened the gate, then yelled for his wife to call 911.
Police say the man stayed with the suspect until paramedics arrived.
The suspect was taken to a hospital. He is expected to survive, and he will be charged for the alleged burglary attempt.
As of now, the homeowner is not facing any charges. The Harris County District Attorney's Office will review this case.
What we don't know:
No one involved has been identified.
The Source: OnScene and the Houston Police Department