Police shoot man during house burglary

A 24-year-old man was shot early this morning following a burglary on the 1400-block of Fanshawe Street.

A couple returning home at 3 a.m. called police when they saw a man in their house. According to reports, a police officer shot the burglar when the burglar drew the homeowner’s gun. The suspect was shot once in the hip, and was transported to Einstein Medical Center.

More details have not yet been released.

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