Joseph Paul

jpaul@jconline.com

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Lafayette man shot at a home intruder Wednesday as the suspect fled in a vehicle, according to a news release.

The man told police he was awoken about 1:30 p.m. by a suspect entering his home in the 2300 block of Southhaven Boulevard.

The suspect — who was described in vague terms by the victim — fled out of the front door after being confronted.

The man fired one shot as the suspect fled in a get-away car. No one was injured.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information should call Lafayette police at 765-807-1200 or the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463.

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