Suspected burglar shot by resident in south Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police are investigating a shooting that left an alleged burglar injured.

According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 12:54 a.m., Tuesday, an officer observed a vehicle parked in front of a home in the 600 block of Ann Street.

While investigating the vehicle, a resident of the home approached the officer and said that a man had broken into his residence and he had shot the suspect.

The officer then located Branden M. Longhenry, 32, lying in the backseat of the vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.

Longhenry was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, but police say he is expected to recover from his injury.