Two shot, hospitalized after attempted home invasion in southeast Houston

The Brief

  • Two people, a homeowner and suspect, were shot and hospitalized during an attempted home invasion.
  • According to police, two suspects approached a home and tried to force entry, but a gunfight broke out with the homeowner.
  • Police say the homeowner went to a nearby fire station for assistance and one suspect was found with multiple gunshot wounds on a nearby street.
  • The second suspect is believed to have left the scene in a vehicle.

HOUSTON A homeowner and suspect were both hospitalized after they were involved in a shootout during an attempted home invasion in southeast Houston.

Two injured during home invasion

What we know:

Houston Police Department Lieutenant J.P. Horelica stated the incident happened near East Avenue J in the Harrisburg community. Officers were called to the area around 1:20 a.m. about a shooting.

According to Lt. Horelica, the homeowner was inside when two men allegedly tried to get inside the residence. At some point, a gunfight broke out between a suspect and the homeowner.

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