Sabian Warren

swarren@citizen-times.com

ALEXANDER – Buncombe sheriff’s officers are investigating an incident in which an Alexander homeowner fired a gun at an intruder who was breaking into his home.

The incident happened Friday shortly after 11 p.m. at a home on Jenkins Valley Road, according to a sheriff’s office incident report.

The 67-year-old homeowner fired a handgun at the intruder, who fled.

“It is unknown at this time if the intruder was shot,” sheriff’s office spokeswoman Natalie Bailey said.

The intruder forcibly gained entry into the home through a back door, according to the incident report.

Anyone with information about the case should call Crime Stoppers at 255-5050.