It happened in the 2700 block of Vance Street near Jensen Drive.
A homeowner shot a man he claimed was attempting to break into his car in the early morning hours, according to Houston police.
The suspect was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
It was the latest incident where a vehicle owner stopped an attempted theft with gunfire.
In April, A man attempting to break into a car at a northwest Harris County motel was shot by the vehicle's owner, deputies said. The suspect survived his injuries.
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