Clifton Springs, New York



From the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle of January 4, 2004

Suspect in burglary shot in face



Ontario County sheriff’s deputies said a man is recovering from facial injuries after he was shot by a homeowner early Saturday.



Deputies said a resident of 1294 King Road called 911 to report a burglary in progress after hearing glass break and seeing someone outside the home with a flashlight at 2:19 a.m.



While the caller waited for deputies to arrive, the suspect attempted to lift a rear window to gain entry into the home.



A man inside the house got a .22-caliber rifle from his bedroom and fired three rounds through the window, deputies said. The suspect, who was struck in the face by one round and numerous glass shards, was found on Route 96, they said.



The injured man was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital by Mercy Flight Central and was in stable condition, deputies said.

UPDATE: Good news from the January 5, 2004 Finger Lakes Times:

The teenager who sheriff’s deputies say was shot as he tried to break into a King Road house early Saturday has been charged, but the homeowner won’t be.



Nathan J. Rosekrans, 16, of 3145 Route 96, Clifton Springs, is accused of second-degree attempted burglary and possession of burglars’ tools.