Auto parts store owner shoots burglar during break-in attempt in west Harris County

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Monday, February 10, 2020
Auto parts store owner shoots intruder, deputies say
Deputies say the business owner opened fire as soon as he noticed his store was being burglarized.

KATY, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities in west Harris County say a business owner shot one of three intruders at his used auto-parts business early Monday.

The incident happened at 115 Cinnamon Drive, along I-10 just east of the Grand Parkway.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the business owner fired at the suspects when he noticed they were breaking in.

One of the suspects was injured, a second suspect is in custody, and a third one remains on the loose, according to Gonzalez.

An investigation is still being conducted at the scene.