Father shoots burglary suspect during Seattle apartment break-in
SEATTLE — A burglary suspect was shot early Friday morning after allegedly breaking into a Seattle apartment building and attempting to force entry into several units.
Police dispatchers received reports of a shooting at an apartment complex located in the 100 block of 21st Avenue around 1 a.m.
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Upon arrival, officers found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his upper leg. While providing medical aid, officers identified him as a suspect in multiple attempted burglaries within the building.
Officers went to a third-floor apartment, where they interviewed a 31-year-old man, his wife, and their 2-year-old child. The family reported that the suspect had broken through an exterior door, tried to enter multiple units, and eventually reached their apartment. The suspect allegedly began yelling and kicking at their door.
According to the family, the father gave several warnings before the burglar forced the door open. The father then fired a single shot through the door, striking the suspect in the leg.
Medics transported the suspect to Harborview Medical Center, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police subsequently arrested him on charges of burglary.
