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Dallas Homeowner, Burglary Suspect Exchange Gunfire; Suspect Struck

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Dallas police are investigating an overnight shooting that left a burglary suspect struck by gunfire.

The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 4700 block of South Denley in east Oak Cliff.

Police said a homeowner pulled up to his house and saw someone breaking in.

The suspect shot at the homeowner, and the homeowner returned fire, striking the suspect.

The homeowner was not injured in the shooting. Police said the suspect was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

There has been no word if either person will face charges.

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