Cerritos

Homeowner in Cerritos shoots and injures suspected burglar

The suspected burglar was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

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Police are investigating after a homeowner in Cerritos shot and seriously injured an alleged burglar. Julia Deng reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2024.

A homeowner in Cerritos took matters into his own hands and shot a suspected home intruder Saturday afternoon.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives responded to the 11000 block of Shasta Circle to investigate the shooting that occurred around 1:44 p.m.

The burglary suspect was transported to a local hospital where he is in extremely critical condition, according to authorities.

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