Spokane, Washington

From Spokane’s KXLY.com of January 11, 2006

Suspect injured in burglary attempt

One burglary suspect is nursing his wounds after a South Hill homeowner caught him and two other robbers rummaging through his garage.

It happened Tuesday morning when police say a man was awakened by a noise and confronted the thieves. Police say one of the suspects, Ron Walker, 17, opened fire with his pistol and the homeowner fired back.

Walker was later found hiding in nearby bushes and when he allegedly refused to show his hands, a police dog broke his forearm and bit his face. Walker was back at the crime scene Monday, sporting a splint and 15 stitches, helping police locate the pistol he ditched.

Investigators feel the homeowner's use of deadly force was justified.

Police also arrested Phillip Chen in connection with the crime. A third suspect is still at large.