PARKLAND, Wash. — A homeowner shot at two alleged burglars, striking one, in Parkland Thursday morning, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department reported.
PCSD said just before 6:30 a.m. that the incident happened near Pacific Avenue and 146th Street, near Spanaway Park.
Two men tried to enter the home through a side window, then the homeowner confronted them near the front door. The alleged burglars then pepper sprayed him and that's when the homeowner fired multiple shots at them, according to PCSD.
PCSD said one of the burglary suspects was injured in the shooting and was sent to the hospital in critical condition. The second suspect fled the scene and has not yet been located, according to PCSD.
PCSD said the homeowner did not know the alleged burglars and he has not been arrested or charged with any crime.
Detectives are at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
Both suspects will face attempted residential burglary and assault charges.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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