Michael Eric Ramirez hid from police in the brush after he fired his simi-automatic handgun at a homeowner he was allegedly attempting to loot.

Primera police responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Primera and Hand Road on Wednesday night.



According to police, Ramirez, 19, woke the homeowner as he attempted to enter the home through a bed room window.



Police said the home owner scared Ramirez, a Harlingen resident, and then confronted him outside in his back yard. That’s when Ramirez fired one round and the victim, police said.



The victim then fired back at Ramirez, police said.

Ramirez then fled the area on foot.

After a brief search the officers located: Michael Eric Ramirez/age 18/ resides in Harlingen, hiding in the brush near the victim’s home.



Ramirez was in possession of several 22 caliber loaded rounds and one spend 22 casing.



With the assistance of several local law enforcement agencies and K-9 units, investigators located the weapon used by Ramirez, a 22 caliber semi- automatic handgun.



Ramirez is facing additional criminal charges. He is a convicted felon, and is not supposed to be in possession of a fire arm.



At this time Ramirez is at the Cameron County Jail.

Neither the victim nor Ramirez were injured during the exchanged of gun fire.

Ramirez is facing criminal charges including burglary of a habitation and aggravated assault with a weapon. His bond was set at $50,000.

