A man interrupted a burglary in progress at his Canoga Park home Monday, Dec. 23., and was shot in the leg with his own gun during an altercation with one of two suspects sought by police, authorities said.

Gunfire was reported at a house near the 6900 block of Variel Avenue at 3:33 p.m., Los Angeles Police Officer Drake Madison said. A resident returned from work and was alarmed to find one of his home’s doors unlocked and his dogs loose on the property.

“Something didn’t feel right, so he went and armed himself,” Drake said. “Next thing you know, he’s face to face with a pair of burglars.”

A confrontation ensued between the victim and at least one of the thieves, Drake said. The resident was shot in the leg with his own gun, and expected to survive his injuries.

Both suspects managed to evade arrest, and were sought by police as of Monday evening, Drake said. Detailed descriptions of them were not immediately released.

One person had been detained in connection with the shooting but was later cleared of wrongdoing and released, Drake said.