Alleged Home Invasion Robber Shot, Wounded by Hollywood Hills Resident

HOLLYWOOD HILLS, Calif.—A person allegedly attempting a home invasion robbery was shot and wounded by the woman inside the Hollywood Hills house.

The shooting was reported at 9:29 p.m. Sunday in the 2800 block of Hollyridge Drive, just west of Canyon Drive on the outskirts of the southwestern border of Griffith Park, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Tony Im told City News Service.

The wounded male was conscious and breathing when transported by paramedics to a hospital, Mr. Im said. His age and condition were not immediately available.

A news videographer at the scene said the woman fired a shotgun at the suspect. Neighbors told the videographer the homeowner had been a victim of previous home invasion attempts.