CA: Aggressive Car Burglar Shot by Armed Homeowner

Witnesses told police Wilkerson was attempting to burglarize a vehicle parked in the driveway of the home when the homeowner caught him.

The owner was armed with a gun, Sgt. Kevin Kroeze said. The confrontation escalated and the homeowner opened fire.

Wilkerson was hit once. The injury was not life-threatening, Kroeze said.

Once Wilkerson is released from the hospital he is expected to be booked into Tulare County Pretrial Facility on suspicion of vehicle burglary.
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