Liberty County homeowner shoots at suspected burglars

A Liberty County man confronted a pair of pair of suspected burglars early Wednesday, opening fire at them as they tried to steal his welding machine, officials said.

The homeowner spotted two men about 4:15 a.m. as they pulled onto his property near State Highway 321 and County Road 2274, Liberty County sheriff's deputies said.

He came outside, armed with a gun, when he saw the two taking his welding machine. He shot at the burglars and their black and tan Ford Expedition, deputies said.

They fled without taking the welder, officials said.

About 45 minutes later, a man with a gunshot wound was found inside a black and tan Ford Expedition along west U.S. 90 near Beltway 8 in east Harris County.

A passerby saw the sport utility vehicle slow down and come to a stop at the curb. The man inside the SUV told him to call 911, officials said.

Another motorist took him to East Houston Regional Medical Center with wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening.

Liberty County sheriff's deputies said they believe he is one of the two men who tried to steal the welder.

He has not been identified and the search is continuing for the other man, officials said.

The homeowner is not expected to face criminal charges but the case may be referred to a Liberty County grand jury, officials said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Liberty County sheriff's deputies at 936-336-4500.

Dale Lezon contributed to this report.

mike.glenn@chron.com

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