The suspect was shot twice at a home off West Mount Houston Road around 1:45 a.m.
[Ads /]
Deputies said the homeowner grabbed a gun when he heard the suspect scaling his 6-foot fence.
He started shooting when he heard the suspect trying to break in.
The suspected intruder was hit once in each leg.
[Ads /]
"Deputy Salgado put a tourniquet onto his legs, which probably saved the suspect's life," said Captain John Shannon.
The suspect was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive.
Deputies are speaking with the homeowner, but they said the investigation into any possible charges is ongoing.