POLICE: Man shot intruder in home on northwest side of Detroit

Man shoots intruder


Photographer: WXYZ

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Posted: 09/06/2010

DETROIT (WXYZ) - A 25-year-old man is recovering from a gun shot wound after police say he was shot while breaking into a home.

Officers say the man had gotten into the home on Winthrop near Fenkell and Greenfield whenh e was confronted by the 59-year-old property owner.

Investigators say that during that confrontation the intruder lunged at the property owner, who shot him in the abdomen. The property owner is a licensed gun owner.

The 25-year-old was taken to the hospital to be treated. He is in temporary serious condition.

The property owner is not expected to face charges.

Copyright (c) 2010 The E.W. Scripps Company

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