KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Police: Man Shot During Burglary; Man Kills Suspect with Gun
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A man is in the hospital after being shot during a burglary Monday afternoon at his south Reno home.
The incident happened just before 1:45pm on Britney Avenue in southwest Reno behind Walmart.
Police say a resident came home from the grocery store to find a suspect burglarizing his home. Both ended up fighting over a gun. Officers aren't saying who's gun it was, who shot first or how many shots were fired.
The resident identified as Jim by neighbors was shot. He suffered non-life threatening injuries. He walked outside and yelled for help.
Police say Jim managed to get the gun away from the suspect and fatally shot him.
Jim is currently recovering at Renown Regional Medical Center.
An investigation is underway.
