Glendale home intruder shot by homeowner, police say

A suspected home intruder was shot as he tried to enter a Glendale home Saturday afternoon, the police department said.

At around 1:05 p.m., officers responded to a home near 12000 North 51st Avenue for reports of a home intruder.

The homeowner told dispatchers he was armed and then police say he shot the suspect. The condition of the suspect is unknown.

He was transported to a local hospital.

The investigation is ongoing.

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