A 92-year-old San Jacinto man shot at a person who used an ax on the resident’s front door Sunday, Jan. 31, authorities said.

The incident was reported to Riverside County sheriff’s deputies shortly after 11 a.m., according to a Riverside County sheriff’s news release.

Deputies say the homeowner, who lives in the 1400 block of Chase Street, heard the would-be invader, believed to be in his 20s or 30s, attempt to break down the door with an ax.

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As the 92-year-old approached the door with a handgun, the suspect shattered a window and tried to climb through, the release says, prompting the homeowner to open fire.

Sheriff’s officials say it doesn’t appear the suspect was struck by the bullet, but he did immediately flee the scene, leaving behind the ax and other items.

Sheriff’s officials are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact Deputy Rutigliano with the San Jacinto sheriff’s station at 951-654-2702.

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