Jackson, Mississippi

From Jackson’s WAPT.com of June 13, 2006

Intruder Shot As He Allegedly Steals Two Days In A Row

Around 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, Al Brown shot a man who was allegedly attempting to steal from his home for the second day in a row.

Now the alleged intruder is at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the upper-chest.

Police are not releasing the name of the man who allegedly broke into Brown's home twice, but he is being charged with burglary.

The question is will he be charged with one count or two?

Police believe he went Monday and returned Tuesday to finish the job.

Brown is being questioned by police, but is not expected to be charged.

Sharlott Hewitt, the homeowner's mother-in-law, said after Brown's television, computer and other electronics were taken in broad daylight, police told him the thief may return. She said this time he was waiting with a gun.

"They don't like what happened but it couldn't be helped. The first time he did this and took the stuff from his house, he should have stayed away. He came back for what little he left," said Hewitt.

Hardy said Brown's two small children were in the home when everything was unfolding. After Brown shot the intruder, he immediatly called the police.

Neighbors in the area claim they didn't see what happened Monday but they heard the shots Tuesday. All this did happen in broad daylight.