SILVERTON, Ohio -- An 84-year-old man was wounded Sunday night when he exchanged gunfire with two men who broke into his home, according to reports.

The victim was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in unknown condition, WLWT Channel 5 reports.

A spokesperson with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department tells the Cincinnati Enquirer the two male suspects escaped and it's unknown whether they were wounded.

The victim called 911 after the incident, WCPO Channel 9 reports, telling the dispatcher "I got a couple of holes in the wall."

The two suspects reportedly broke into the home through a back door and shot the elderly man in his side.

The victim's 17-year-old grandson also was in the house but was not injured.

Silverton is located just outside of Cincinnati.

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