PHOENIX — A burglary suspect is being treated for a gunshot wound after being shot by the homeowner.
Just after 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Phoenix police responded to the area of 40th and Cortez avenues, near 43rd Avenue and Cactus Road, for reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found a man with at least one gunshot wound.
He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Phoenix police officials.
During an investigation, detectives learned the man was suspected of committing a burglary at a nearby home when he was shot by the homeowner.
No other details have been provided.
An investigation remains ongoing.
