Harris homeowner shoots suspected burglar

A Harris County homeowner shot a suspected burglar breaking into his home, authorities said.

Sheriff's deputies said the homeowner confronted three men about 1 p.m. Thursday at his home in the 2700 block of Roaring Oaks Lane, near Morton and North Mason.

According to initial information, the homeowner told deputies he shot one of the men while two others fled.

Authorities said at least one of the men was captured in the area. They did not have a detailed description of the other one.

The accused burglar who was shot was taken to an area hospital in unknown condition.

The shooting and the burglary remain under investigation, authorities said.