Homeowner catches suspected vehicle burglar in the act, shoots him in the head, deputies say

The homeowner caught the suspect scouring through his car at about 3:15 a.m. outside his home in the 1000 block of Sundance Fort. The homeowner caught the suspect scouring through his car at about 3:15 a.m. outside his home in the 1000 block of Sundance Fort. Photo: Ken Branca Photo: Ken Branca Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close Homeowner catches suspected vehicle burglar in the act, shoots him in the head, deputies say 1 / 11 Back to Gallery

A suspected vehicle burglar shot in the head Thursday by a west Bexar County homeowner has been identified as a 38-year-old man.

Josue Hugo Castillo is charged with burglary of a vehicle. His bail is set at $2000.

The homeowner caught Castillo, scouring his car at about 3:15 a.m. outside his home in the 1000 block of Sundance Fort. He approached the Castillo with his weapon drawn, officials said.

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Rather than surrender, Castillo tried to climb through the vehicle and escape, authorities said. Deputies said the homeowner thought the man was reaching for a weapon, so he shot twice, striking him once behind the ear.

Paramedics took Castillo to University Hospital in stable condition.

According to deputies, neighbors in the area showed investigators security camera footage of the suspect rifling through their vehicles as well. Additionally, the vehicle the Castillo drove to the neighborhood was found to be stolen, and he was found in possession of several stolen items, deputies said.

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