Buckeye homeowner shoots intruder breaking into his house

BUCKEYE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) says a man shot an intruder he caught breaking into his house. This happened Thursday afternoon at a home near Palo Verde and Buckeye roads.

MCSO says the homeowner shot and injured another man who was allegedly breaking into the home. The suspect was transported to the hospital. His current condition is not known.

Detectives are continuing to investigate what happened.