Englewood, Florida

From Tampa’s BayNews9.com of August 3, 2006

Charlotte homeowner fires on two burglars

Two burglary suspects got an unexpected surprise when a Charlotte County homeowner opened fire on them.

According to the Sheriff's Office, Eric Theen and a friend armed themselves yesterday with shotguns when two men pounded on a door and tried to crawl in through a window.

Deputies say the suspects fled in a car, but had to return when they reached a dead end. Theen said the car swerved and grazed him, so he fired into the passenger door.

A shotgun pellet grazed one man's back and went through the other's shirt.

A short time later, the two suspects -- William Schork and Jacob Jenkins -- called authorities to report two men screaming and firing a shotgun at them. Schork declined medical attention for a minor wound.

Deputies charged Schork and Jenkins with burglary. The men said they went to the house to see a friend, not to burglarize it.