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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