Homeowner shoots robbery suspect

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Dayton police are investigating a home invasion shooting that happened late Friday night.

Officers say they responded to a home on Mia Avenue around 11:00 p.m.

The homeowner said a man, a teenaged boy and a woman stormed into his house and tried to rob him. The elderly man says the three left only to return later to threaten him.

One of the suspect's reportedly went to take the homeowner's television set. That is when the homeowner says he opened fire, hitting a 20-year old suspect in the back.

The three suspects fled. The injured suspect was driven to Miami Valley Hospital for treatment. His injuries are serious, but he should recover.

The other two suspects, a 17-year old boy and an 18-year old woman, were taken into police custody.

Police are still questioning everyone involved, but they do believe the homeowner acted in self-defense.