A homeowner shot an alleged intruder in Independence Heights, according to investigators. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – A homeowner shot an alleged intruder in Independence Heights, according to investigators.
Houston police said a man crashed his car near Truman Street and Old Yale Street just before 2 a.m. Sunday.
He allegedly jumped over a fence and broke into a home by smashing a window in the door.
They said the homeowner grabbed his gun and shot the man once.
He was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
The homeowner was not injured.
Police believe the man and the homeowner did not know each other.
Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.
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