Katy homeowner shoots burglary suspect in head

A Katy homeowner shot a man in the head while his car was being burglarized Friday morning, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constables Office.

The shooting happened around 1 a.m. at a home near Park Valley and Park Brush, in the Katy area.

A 19-year-old man was breaking into a car in the home's garage, when the homeowner heard him and grabbed a gun, spokesman Jeff McShan said.

The homeowner, a "elderly gentleman," had twice asked the suspect to leave, but the suspect refused, spokesman Thomas Gilliland said. The homeowner then fired a single shot, which "grazed" the suspect's head, he said.

"The homeowner had every right to defend himself," Gilliland said.

A home invasion suspect was shot in the head by a homeowner on Park Valley in the Katy area, on Friday, July 27, 2018. A home invasion suspect was shot in the head by a homeowner on Park Valley in the Katy area, on Friday, July 27, 2018. Photo: Metro Video Photo: Metro Video Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close Katy homeowner shoots burglary suspect in head 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

The intruder ran and tried to hide behind an air conditioning unit by another home in the neighborhood. A K-9 unit found him, and he was flown to Memorial Hermann in serious condition, McShan said.

The homeowner and his wife, who was also home at the time, were not hurt.