SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AP) - Police say a 56-year-old Fairfax County man is recovering after confronting an armed burglar in a shootout at his house.
The shooting happened Wednesday night at a home in the Springfield area, and police arrested a suspect a short time later.
The wounded man was in serious condition after being shot once in the chest, but he was expected to recover.
The burglar and resident fired "multiple shots," according to police, but the burglar was not hit and left without taking anything. Police have charged 21-year-old Jonathan Anderson with malicious wounding and burglary while armed.
Police said the victim, who was not identified, and suspect did not know each other. It was unclear why the victim's house was targeted.
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Fairfax Co. man recovering after burglary shootout
SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AP) - Police say a 56-year-old Fairfax County man is recovering after confronting an armed burglar in a shootout at his house.
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Published: December 18, 2009
Published: December 18, 2009
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