COSHOCTON - A man was shot during a home invasion in Coshocton County Sunday.

According to Sheriff Tim Rogers, deputies were dispatched to the 14000 block of OH 16 just after 11 a.m. Feb. 17, in response to a residential burglary.

The suspects had fled the scene prior to deputies arriving.

The homeowner reported several items being stolen from his residence.

At approximately 2:07pm the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a possible shooting at this same location.

After the initial investigation, it appears the armed homeowner confronted two adult male suspects at his residence. As a result of this confrontation, one male suspect shot. He was transported from the scene to Genesis Hospital with a single gunshot wound.

At the time of this release his condition was unknown.

Two adults, one male and one female, remain in custody at the Coshocton County Justice Center as a result of the initial home invasion.

The Coshocton County Prosecutor’s Office is assisting the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office with this very active and on-going investigation.