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Police: Homeowner won't be charged after shooting two burglary suspects in Dundalk

Updated on: November 10, 2023 / 3:51 PM EST / CBS Baltimore

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BALTIMORE --Two burglary suspects were shot by a homeowner early Thursday in Dundalk, Baltimore County Police said.

Police said that around 4:25 a.m., suspects were attempting to break into a homeowner's shed in the 4200 block of Lynhurst Road. One of the suspects showed a gun.

However, according to police, the homeowner fired his gun and shot two suspects.

One of the suspects was found at the scene with a gunshot wound while the other was located injured in a wooded area. They were both taken to the hospital.

The homeowner will not be charged, according to the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office. Charges are pending for the burglary suspects.

Rohan Mattu

Rohan Mattu is a digital news producer at CBS Baltimore. Rohan graduated from Towson University in 2020 with a degree in journalism and previously wrote for WDVM-TV in Hagerstown. He maintains CBS Baltimore's web publishing and social media presence, which includes breaking news in everything from politics to sports.