Gunfire was exchanged early Thursday after a resident who lives just east of Topeka confronted a pair of individuals he caught breaking into a vehicle in his driveway, authorities said.

No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred about 3:15 a.m. Thursday in the 4500 block of S.E. 25th.

Shawnee County sheriff's Capt. Danny Lotridge said that when the resident woke up and found two people burglarizing the vehicle, he armed himself with a shotgun and confronted them.

Lotridge said the burglars ran, firing at least four shots at the resident. The gunfire struck the victim’s vehicle and house, Lotridge said.

The resident returned gunfire, Lotridge said.

No injuries were reported in the exchange of gunfire.

Shawnee County sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting scene, canvassing the area and collecting evidence, Lotridge said.

Witnesses reported seeing a newer, white minivan of unknown make and model with a broken-out rear window leave the area following the shooting.

The break-in was one of more than a dozen vehicle burglaries that occurred overnight just east of Topeka.

Lotridge said between 15 and 20 vehicles had been burglarized in an area bounded by S.E. 21st Street on the north, S.E. Paulen Road on the east, S.E. 37th Street on the south and S.E. Croco Road on the west.

Lotridge said many of the vehicles that were burglarized had been left unlocked. However, he added, the burglars also broke out several car windows and stole items.

Anyone with information on the burglaries may call the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office at 785-251-2200. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.