Homeowner shoots man in his garage

CREATED Dec. 12, 2012

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A 31-year-old man is in serious condition at Wesley Medical Center after he was shot by a homeowner in Sumner County. 

The shooting occurred in rural Mulvane. 

A news release from the Sumner County Sheriff said a man was awakened around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday and found someone in his garage. The homeowner held the suspect at gunpoint while his wife called 911. The sheriffs office said the burglar attacked the homeowner and a shot was fired. 

The Eagle Med helicopter took the man to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper chest. The homeowner was interviewed and released.  

Mulvane Police assisted the sheriffs office in the investigation.