Dallas, Texas

From Dallas’ NBC5i.com of March 27, 2007

Police: Business Owner Shoots Burglar In Head

Alleged Burglar Listed In Critical Condition

Police say an east Dallas auto-body garage owner shot back at a burglar, hitting him in the head Tuesday morning.

Following up on an alarm call, the owner pulled into the driveway of his business at about 6:30 a.m. at Hunnicut Road and Lawnview Avenue still wearing his pajamas. The owner got out of his vehicle and saw two men breaking into his business, Underground Bodyworks.

One of the men pulled out a gun and started shooting, and the owner pulled out his gun and returned fire, officials said. One of the alleged robbers was shot in the head and was transported to Baylor Medical Center in Dallas where he is listed in critical condition.

The business owner was able to hold the second man at bay until police arrived.

Witnesses to the shooting said several shots were fired and that the business owner did the right thing by returning fire.

"I heard the first shot and I think the burglar shot at him first and he started shooting back. I heard 6 or 8 shots," said witness L.C. Adams. "He was shook up a little bit. He was quiet -- he wasn't saying too much to anybody. He was probably in shock, you know, but, he did the right thing."

Investigators are talking to a number of witnesses to the shooting, including the business owner.

Officials have not said if the business owner will face any charges.