Armed OKC Homeowner Stops Burglar

An Oklahoma City homeowner armed with his pistol shot and wounded a burglar who lunged at him inside his home, police say.

The unidentified homeowner shot the burglar, Alex Downing, in the buttocks, after he found Downing in his home office trying to steal items. He shot Downing after the man apparently lunged at him after being confronted and told to raise his hands. Downing apparently then realized the homeowner was armed and turned away just as the homeowner fired.

Downing is charged with first-degree burglary.

The homeowner, who is licensed to carry a concealed weapon, held Downing at gunpoint after calling police.

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