SAPD: Man shoots alleged burglar after catching him trying to break into vehicle

Police said the suspected burglar tried to break into the man's Suburban around 3 a.m. in the 7900 block of Jones Maltesberger. The owner of the Suburban caught him and opened fire. Police said the suspected burglar tried to break into the man's Suburban around 3 a.m. in the 7900 block of Jones Maltesberger. The owner of the Suburban caught him and opened fire. Photo: Ken Branca Photo: Ken Branca Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close SAPD: Man shoots alleged burglar after catching him trying to break into vehicle 1 / 17 Back to Gallery

A man shot an alleged burglar in the back early Tuesday after catching the suspect trying to break into his vehicle.

Police said the suspected burglar tried to break into the man's Chevy Suburban around 3 a.m. on the 7900 block of Jones Maltsberger. The owner of the Suburban caught him and opened fire.

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The suspect was shot in the lower back, and then fled to a nearby Walmart, where he phoned for help. Paramedics took him to University Hospital in critical condition.

Authorities took the vehicle owner and two witnesses to a police station for further questioning.

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