COLUMBIA — A man shot an intruder in his north Boone County home on Saturday night.
Police responded to a report of a burglary in progress around 9:44 p.m. at the 14600 block of Proctor Road, according to a news release. While responding, deputies were told the homeowner had shot the intruder, a 49-year-old male from Sturgeon who was known to the homeowner.
The intruder was taken to a hospital and treated for his injuries. According to the release, he was in stable condition early Sunday morning.
The investigation is still ongoing.