A Lauderhill man who fired a warning shot to try to scare off two car burglars was shot by the suspects outside his home early Tuesday, officials said.
Lauderhill Police Maj. Mike Santiago said officers responded to the home in the 4800 block of Northwest 22nd Street just after 5 a.m. after receiving 911 calls of a shooting.
A preliminary investigation revealed that two men were attempting to break into a car at the home when the owner came out and fired a warning shot into the air, Santiago said.
The two suspected burglars then shot back at the homeowner.
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“I looked outside and saw one guy running towards my neighbor’s there in a ski mask, then another guy with a drill spinning, trying to get into the van," said the victim's girlfriend, who did not want to be identified. "Then he rushed out here and boom. Everything started happening."
The homeowner, who was not identified, was grazed by a bullet. He was taken to Broward Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspects fled the scene and have not been identified by police. Anyone with information is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
