Would-be intruder shot by Valley Village homeowner, police say

A burglary suspect shot by a homeowner in Valley Village remained hospitalized Tuesday, July 9 in critical condition, while police worked to identify at least one other suspect involved in the aborted crime.

Police identified the wounded suspect as a 35-year-old Los Angeles man. While he remains hospitalized, he “will be booked for the appropriate criminal charges as the investigation continues and his medical condition allows,” according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Officers from the LAPD’s North Hollywood Division responded to the 11600 block of Addison Street, between Colfax Avenue and Valley Village Park, around 3:10 p.m. Monday regarding a home invasion. When they arrived, officers learned the homeowner encountered at least two suspects inside his home and armed himself with a semi-automatic handgun.

“One suspect contacted the resident and dispersed pepper spray,” according to police. “The resident then fired several rounds, striking one suspect. The wounded suspect remained at scene until police and paramedics arrived. The second suspect fled the location and entered a waiting vehicle.”

The resident was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Police said they are still working to identify others involved in the break-in, adding, “It is believed the suspects involved are related to additional burglaries in the North Hollywood community.”

“North Hollywood units will be conducting extra patrol in the area following this incident and will be having community meetings to discuss public safety, burglary prevention, and address any community concerns,” police said.

Anyone with information regarding the home invasion was urged to contact LAPD North Hollywood detectives at 818-754-8410. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers or visit lacrimestoppers.org.