Suspect arrested after release from hospital in Leon County break-in shooting

LEON COUNTY, Fla. — A Leon County homeowner shot an intruder during a residential break-in, and deputies later arrested the suspect after he was released from the hospital.

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office said deputies identified and arrested 42-year-old Scott Scruggs following an investigation. Scruggs faces charges of burglary of a structure while armed and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Deputies said Scruggs was shot by the homeowner during the incident on Friday, February 6th, and was hospitalized for his injuries…

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