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Homeowner Shoots Suspected Burglar in North Phoenix, Police Say

Police report the suspected burglar remains hospitalized pending an active investigation.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 10:30–10:40 a.m. Thursday to the area of 40th and Cortez avenues near Cactus Road.
  • An adult male with at least one gunshot wound was transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
  • Detectives say the man was suspected of committing a burglary at a nearby home when he was shot.
  • Authorities have released no names, announced no arrests, and say the investigation is ongoing.
  • Local reports note investigators have not clarified whether the shooter was the resident or a nearby neighbor, and scene video showed evidence markers on Cortez Avenue.