Orangevale burglary suspect shot by homeowner
ORANGEVALE, Calif. (KTXL) — Authorities are investigating a burglary attempt and a shooting on Santa Juanita Avenue in Orangevale.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Thursday, a man called authorities to report a burglary attempt at his home. The man told authorities he confronted the burglar and shot him.
The man said the burglar ran to a car and the car fled the scene.
Soon after, Roseville police located a man riding in a car on Sierra College Boulevard who had a gunshot wound to the upper body.
He was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive.
At this time, Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies believe the man found on Sierra College Boulevard is the same man suspected of burglarizing the home in Orangevale.
Man shot while trying to break into apartment on Spottswood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police said a man was shot Thursday while trying to break into an apartment near Highland and Southern.
Police found a man with a gunshot wound around 1 p.m. at the University Highlands apartments in the 3400 block of Spottswood.
Officers detained one man on the scene and are continuing to investigate.
Police said the victim was trying to break into a residence when he was shot.
It was a scary situation that neighbors were shocked to hear about, but they’re hoping this failed burglary attempt will serve as a deterrent to any future criminals.
Residents said they’ve never had a violent break-in like this.
“That’s why I was alarmed when I heard about it,” Ladarius Jordan said. “A break-in is unusual around here. But I guess you gotta be on your Ps and Qs at times.”
“I mean, I haven’t heard about any break-ins,” Alisha Stephenson said. “You might hear an argument or something, but nothing too serious.”
People WREG spoke with said the resident had every right to protect his home and property.
“It comes to safety first,” Jordan said. “If someone’s trying to attempt a burglary or robbery of your home, you have all rights to defend yourself. It just so happens that the person got shot.”