An off-duty Progreso policeman shot an intruder on Monday night in Los Fresnos.

An off-duty Progreso policeman shot an intruder on Monday night in Los Fresnos.

At about 10:13 p.m., off-duty Progreso police Officer Manuel Hinojosa — who lives on the 400 block of East 8th Street in Los Fresnos — heard a noise, said Los Fresnos City Manager Mark W. Milum.

Hinojosa walked to the home’s back bedroom to investigate, Milum said, recounting information provided to him by the Los Fresnos Police Department.

Hinojosa said he discovered an intruder in the bedroom.

When the intruder saw Hinojosa, he lunged — and Hinojosa shot him, Milum said.

The man was transported to a local hospital.

Milum said the police department is investigating the incident.