Homeowner in Southern California fires on home invasion suspects, injures 1

A shooting investigation was underway in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Valley Village after a homeowner reportedly shot an intruder Monday and police were searching for two additional burglary suspects, authorities confirmed to KTLA.

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of the shooting in the 11600 block of Addison Street, near Colfax Boulevard, just after 3 p.m.

Details are limited and it’s unclear exactly how the shooting unfolded, but preliminary reports by police suggest that at least one person was shot and another ran off as they were attempting to enter a residence in the area.

“Two suspects entered a residence with an occupant inside,” LAPD Cpt. Kelly Muniz said. “That occupant, armed himself with a handgun and fired at the potential burglars that were inside of his home.”

LAPD told KTLA that a male, only described as approximately 25-years-old, suffering from a gunshot wound who was conscious and breathing was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The homeowner, who sustained unknown injuries during the incident, was also taken to the hospital.

Aerial footage of the scene captured by Sky5 showed a heavy presence of officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s North Hollywood Division.

A roughly three-block perimeter had been cordoned off while police searched for another suspect and, possibly, a getaway driver who may have abandoned the vehicle at the sound of gunfire.

A black sedan was also seen sitting in the intersection though it is unknown if that was a suspect vehicle involved in the incident.

Dozens of children at a church and school across the street were placed on lockdown as authorities went door to door, warning residents and others to keep their doors locked, windows down and to stay inside.

For the time being, police are increasing patrols in the area. The two suspects remain outstanding.

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