Gilbert, Arizona – An alleged intruder was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot by a resident during a reported break-in at a Gilbert apartment early Sunday morning, authorities said.
The incident occurred on February 23, when police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex near San Tan Village Parkway and the Loop 202 Santan Freeway. Officials say the situation unfolded during what the resident described as a violent encounter inside the home.
Incident Overview
According to the Gilbert Police Department, officers were dispatched to the apartment complex around 4:30 a.m. following a 911 call reporting a shooting.
Police said the caller — believed to be the resident — told dispatchers that an unknown man had broken into the apartment. The alleged intruder reportedly physically assaulted the resident before being shot…