May 29, 2008 11:24 am US/Eastern
Suspect Shot During Burglary Attempt Faces Charges
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
A man is in the hospital and facing multiple charges today after police say he and another man broke into a South Side home in a burglary attempt.
Police say Dale Boehm, 19, is facing charges of burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and criminal conspiracy.
According to police, the owner of the Josephine Street home was watching television when he heard breaking glass and his back door being kicked in around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Authorities say that's when the homeowner retrieved his weapon and then found two men in his kitchen. Officials report that the men fired at one another.
Authorities say one of the suspects fled the scene after the gunfire. He has not been found, but police say they recovered a baseball bat and firearm while searching in the woods.
Police report that Boehm suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
He is listed in critical condition, officials say.
Police say they have questioned the resident. Meanwhile, Boehm will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released from the hospital.
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