A suspect in an alleged home invasion attempt wound up in the hospital after the owner fought back.
Saint Joseph Police Sergeant James Tonn says the suspect carried a firearm as he entered the home in the 10-hundred block of Ridenbaugh at about 12:15 am Monday. The owner of the residence fought with the suspect and during the altercation the suspect’s gun went off. Tonn says the bullet hit a wall and caused no injuries.
When officers arrived the suspect quickly surrendered and was taken to Mosaic Life Care for treatment of minor injuries from the beating. He was released two hours later and was taken into custody for investigation.