No charges will be filed against a homeowner who shot a suspected burglar as he was breaking into a home, according to authorities.

After he was treated for a gunshot wound, the suspect was held for possible burglary charges, said Doug Schepman, Denver police spokesman.

The shooting happened near South Vallejo Street and West Ohio Avenue Monday night. The names of the suspect and the homeowner have not been released.

Schepman said the suspect has not been booked into jail and therefore his identity has not been confirmed.

The detective investigating the shooting discussed whether charges should be filed against the homeowner who allegedly shot the burglar.

The district attorney declined to file charges, Schepman said.

Prosecutors said they declined to file charges because the homeowner had the right to defend himself.

Kirk Mitchell: 303-954-1206, kmitchell@denverpost.com or @kirkmitchell or denverpost.com/coldcases