DEL RIO, Texas – A Del Rio homeowner shot a man he found inside his house on Ricks Drive late Saturday night, according to the Del Rio Police Department. The wounded suspect ran from the home but was later found and taken to San Antonio for treatment.

Officers were called to the 200 block of Ricks Drive at about 10:39 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, after a report of a residential burglary involving shots fired, police said.

The homeowner told officers he was woken up by an unusual noise coming from his living room. When he went to check, he came face to face with a man he did not know inside his home. The homeowner fired his gun and hit the man.

Suspect Found After Search

Even though he was hurt, the suspect ran from the house before officers got there. After an investigation and a search of the surrounding area, police located him. Because of his injuries, he was taken to San Antonio for further medical treatment.

The Del Rio Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is still looking into what happened. Police said criminal charges against the suspect are pending as the investigation continues.