A Georgia homeowner shot a 16-year-old boy after catching him trying to break into his car.
The DeKalb County Police Department said officers responded around 9 a.m. Tuesday to investigate reports of a shooting, Fox Atlanta reported. They found the teen with a gunshot wound.
OHIO MAN CHARGED WITH TRYING TO FIREBOMB CHURCH HOSTING DRAG EVENT
Investigators believe the teen and two other suspects broke into a vehicle in the neighborhood when the homeowner confronted them.
The homeowner fired at least one shot, police said. The teen was rushed to a hospital with a non-life threatening injury. He remains hospitalized.
The other two suspects fled the scene after the shooting.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Authorities have not said if the homeowner will face charges for the shooting.