Houston, Texas



From Houston's KPRC TV of March 11, 2004:

Van Owner Allegedly Shoots Suspected Burglar



A suspected car burglar was shot by the vehicle's owner late Thursday night.



The incident happened at the North Point Apartment Complex on Lyerly near Fulton around 10 p.m.



Police said the owner heard a noise outside his apartment and decided to check on his van.



When the man rushed outside with his gun, he told officers the burglar attacked him with a screwdriver.



The van's owner fired his gun, shooting the suspect in the chest.Officials said the victim was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital. He is expected to be OK.