MACHESNEY PARK (WREX) -- Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputies say they're investigating a burglary and shooting in the 2000 block of Anjali Way.

Deputies say, shortly before 5:30 p.m. Thursday, a person came home to a burglar attempting to break into his or her home and tried to stop the burglary.

Deputies say a struggle then happened between the two, and the suspect was shot in the face.

The suspect then ran from the scene, but later showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound, according to the sheriff's department.

Deputies say the person who lived at the home stayed on scene, they are still investigating. Deputies could not say if the alleged burglar was shot with his own gun, or if the person who lived there used a concealed carry firearm.