Missouri Self-Defense: Gunfire Breaks Out During Attempted Burglary In Springfield :: 01/18/2018

Police say shots were fired during an attempted break-in early Tuesday morning at a home at the corner of Missouri and Elm in Springfield.

Officers say the homeowner shot at a man who tried to get into his house.

The man did suffer some injuries related to the break-in, but officers say he was not shot.

The would-be burglar was taken to a local hospital.