An 83-year-old homeowner shot an intruder in the leg in his Red Bird home early Sunday, police say.

Robert Facundo, 21, is accused of entering an elderly man's home and threatening him, police said. The homeowner shot Facundo in the leg, police said.

The homeowner, whose name was not released, told police that Robert Facundo, 21, threatened him about 1:45 a.m. in the 900 block of Glen Oaks Boulevard, near South Polk Street and West Laureland Road.

The resident said Facundo was advancing toward him and he shot because he was in fear for his life.

Facundo was treated at a hospital before he was taken to Lew Sterrett Justice Center. Details about possible criminal charges in the case have not been released.