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Alleged burglar shot in Alton
Comments 0 | Recommend 0'It was basically a home invasion that went awry,' police say
ALTON - Police continue to investigate a Sunday home invasion by two men that left one of the suspects with two gunshot wounds.
Two men attempted to enter an apartment near the intersection of Glasscock and Mile 6 Roads, Alton Police Investigator Armando Lopez said.
One of the invaders was shot twice upon entering the apartment, Lopez said. The location of the gunshot wounds is unknown,
The two men then left the scene and attempted to find help at the La India Mexican Food Mart at Glasscock and Mile 6 Road.
The injured suspect was transported to McAllen Medical Center for treatment. Lopez said details about the suspect's condition were unavailable Monday morning.
Both suspects are set to be charged with aggravated robbery, Lopez said. None of the victims were injured from the incident.
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