MESQUITE, Texas - A homeowner shot an intruder who broke into a residence early Saturday morning in Mesquite, police said.
Homeowner shoots intruder in Mesquite
What we know:
Mesquite Police responded to a report of a shooting around 4:15 a.m. Saturday in the 2600 block of Brushwood Lane. Upon arrival, officers found a man outside the home with a gunshot wound and rendered first aid.
According to investigators, residents inside the house woke up to the sound of loud banging. When one resident went to investigate, they saw an individual breaking into the home and fired a weapon, striking the suspect.
The suspect was taken into custody on a charge of burglary of a habitation and transported by paramedics to a local hospital for treatment.
What we don't know:
Police said the case remains under investigation, and no additional details regarding the suspect's condition or identity were immediately released.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Mesquite Police Department.