Home Invader Shot Twice, Deputies Say
Deputies: Resident, Burglar Exchange Gunfire
POSTED: 9:49 am EDT September 3,
2008
UPDATED: 11:32 am EDT September 3,
2008
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Greenville County deputies said they are investigating a home invasion that ended with an exchange of gunfire between the resident of the home and the burglar.The break-in happened at 669 Rutherford Road at the Magnolia Place Apartments just before 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.Investigators said someone forced their way into one of the apartments. They said once the burglar was inside, the resident of the apartment opened fire, hitting the burglar twice. The burglar also opened fire, they said.The intruder was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital to be treated for his injuries. The resident was not injured.Neither the name of the victim nor the injured person was released.
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