Police investigating shooting during burglary in midtown Tulsa

UPDATE (7/22/24) — Tulsa Police said a burglary suspect is in critical condition after being shot by a homeowner on Monday morning.

FOX23 reported Tulsa Police are investigating a burglary that turned into a shooting Monday morning in midtown Tulsa.

Police said someone was attempting to break into a house near East 21st Street and South Sheridan Road around 2:00 a.m. when the homeowner shot the intruder.

Tulsa Police said the homeowner and his wide woke up to noises coming from their back door and was surprised to discover an intruder in his kitchen when he went to investigate.

"The homeowner didn’t recognize the intruder and he did not have permission to be in the residence," Tulsa Police said. Police said the homeowner fired his gun at the suspect who ran away into the backyard with stolen items from the home, but collapsed from his injuries after being shot. The homeowners called 911 and waited for police to arrive. "Officers arrived on scene quickly and found the burglary suspect in the backyard with loot from the burglary, burglary tools, and a gunshot wound," Tulsa Police said. EMSA was called to the scene and the suspect was taken to the hospital. The suspect is currently in critical condition. Police said they will provide an update when they get more information. Tulsa Police also said the homeowner was interviewed about the incident and there are no charges being filed against him at this time. "This investigation is still ongoing and it will be presented to the District Attorneys Office for charges against the intruder," Tulsa Police said.

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TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department is investigating a burglary that turned into a shooting Monday morning in midtown Tulsa.

Police say someone was attempting to break into a house near East 21st Street and South Sheridan Road around 2:00 a.m. when the homeowner shot the intruder. The intruder was taken to the hospital and their condition is unknown.

"The homeowner had interrupted a burglary and shots had been fired from inside the residence and the suspect was hit," said Lt. Katy Whitehead with the Tulsa Police Department.

Police say the intruder may have been involved in other break-ins in the area Monday morning.

FOX23 will continue to provide updates as they become available.