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Home Invasion Suspect Shot In Wissinoming

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Police are investigating after an armed man breaks into a Wissinoming home, and then gets shot by one of the people inside.

Police say the 26-year old man broke into a home near the intersection of Hegerman and Benner Streets a little after 1 a.m.

The suspect briefly struggled with a man who lives in the residence before a 21-year-old who was visiting his friend pulled out a gun, and shot the intruder in his face.

The suspect was taken to Torresdale Hospital.

His condition is unknown.

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