Police: Possible burglar shot by homeowner in Lumberton
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:17 PM EDT
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WMBF) - One person was shot after trying to possibly break into a North Carolina home on Thursday.
The Lumberton Police Department said officers were called to the area of West 32nd Street at around 2:45 p.m. where they found someone shot.
A preliminary investigation later found the person shot “may have been committing a breaking and entering” when they were confronted and shot by the homeowner, according to police.
The person shot did sustain life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Lumberton police at 910-671-3845.
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