Hermitage man chases, fires gun on burglary suspects

A Hermitage resident attempted to chase down two burglary suspects in his vehicle early Saturday, which led to a gunshot fired in self-defense, police said.

The victim arrived at his residence on Bret Ridge Drive and noticed one suspect standing next to his house and the other climbing a fence out of the backyard, according to police who were called just after 3 a.m.

The suspects then ran across the street and the resident followed in his vehicle and told them to stop. The resident told police one of the suspects pulled a handgun and pointed it at the victim.

The resident was also armed and fired a shot in self-defense, police said. The resident told police one of the suspects stumbled and both continued to run.

It’s unknown if either suspect was hit by the gunshot. There was no report of anyone with a gunshot wound that police believe could have been associated with the incident from any area hospital, Metro Capt. Randy Hickerson said.

K-9 dogs also were used to attempt to track down the suspects, but weren’t successful.

Police believe a vehicle and shed were broken into.

Anyone with information can call 615-742-7463.

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