The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office say a man shot Thursday on Cedar St. in Aptos was attempting to break into a home when he was shot by the resident.Deputies say they went to the home at 3:38 a.m. after getting a 911 call from the resident about a man trying to break into the home.The resident fired multiple shots at the intruder, hitting him several times.This confirms what neighbors told KSBW-TV 8 Thursday. Some people told us that the man had also tried to break into other nearby homes.The immediate investigation showed there was no prior relationship between the two. The man is being treated for his injuries at a Bay Area trauma center and is expected to survive. The Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the shooting and continues looking for witnesses.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office say a man shot Thursday on Cedar St. in Aptos was attempting to break into a home when he was shot by the resident.

Deputies say they went to the home at 3:38 a.m. after getting a 911 call from the resident about a man trying to break into the home.


The resident fired multiple shots at the intruder, hitting him several times.

This confirms what neighbors told KSBW-TV 8 Thursday. Some people told us that the man had also tried to break into other nearby homes.

The immediate investigation showed there was no prior relationship between the two.

The man is being treated for his injuries at a Bay Area trauma center and is expected to survive.

The Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the shooting and continues looking for witnesses.