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Burglar shoots West Towson man in home, police say

A West Towson man was shot early Sunday when he surprised a burglar in his home, Baltimore County police said.

The home's occupant arrived at the house in the 500 block of Allegheny Avenue around 1:30 a.m. to find the burglary in progress, said Cpl. Robert Carman. The burglar shot the man and then fled, Carman said.

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The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Carman said.

A suspect was arrested a few hours later in Towson, Carman said. His name has not been released.

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