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Florida Homeowner Shoots One Of Two Burglars, Police Searching For The Second

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida homeowner has stopped a burglary in their home after shooting one of the two men that broke in.

Leesburg detectives are currently working the burglary case at a residence on Flora View Lane, where the homeowner shot one of two men as they entered the residence.

The burglar who was shot was transported to a local trauma center for treatment and the second suspect fled the area on foot.

A perimeter was immediately established and a search was conducted with negative results, according to police.

The outstanding suspect is described as a W/M, 5’8”- 5’9”, slim build, who was reported to be wearing a black hoodie and tan shorts when he fled on foot in a northerly direction.

Fortunately, the homeowner was uninjured during the incident and the case remains under investigation by our detectives.

If anyone has surveillance video or other information regarding this case, please contact our Criminal Investigations Division at 352.728.9862.

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