Retired police officer shoots suspected car thief on Chicago's West Side

CHICAGO (CBS) — A car owner shot a man to keep him from breaking into his vehicle Thursday morning in the Austin neighborhood. 

Just before 3:30 a.m., Chicago police said a 53-year-old man was attempting to break into a vehicle when he was confronted by the owner in the 300 block of Mayfield Avenue.

Police said there was a struggle before a shot was fired by the vehicle owner. 

Sources told CBS Chicago the car owner was a retired police officer.   

The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition with a gunshot wound to his shoulder. 

Police are investigating. No arrests have been made.