Home invasion suspect shoots homeowner during robbery
Around 4:30 am on October 5, 2016 police responded to reports of a shooting at a home in the 200 block of Newton Avenue.
When they arrived officers found a 52 year old male resident had injuries consistent with being shot. He was taken to hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to stable.
At this time police have no details on the identity of the suspect but they do know that the suspect forced his way into the home and was demanding money and making threats while holding a gun. The gun went off and the victim was hit at which point the suspect took off.
Police are investigating the incident and are asking that anyone with further information is asked to contact detectives at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
-News4 Staff-