In a bold act of self-defense, a Cerritos homeowner took down a suspected burglar on Saturday afternoon, leaving the intruder in critical condition.

The confrontation unfolded around 1:44 p.m. in the 11000 block of Shasta Circle, according to NBC Los Angeles. As the suspected criminal breached the homeowner’s property, the situation escalated quickly, leading to the homeowner exercising their right to protect themselves and their home, as reported by Hoodline.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the suspect was left in “extremely critical condition” after the shooting. Emergency responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department treated the wounded man on-site before rushing him to a nearby hospital.

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The details of the confrontation remain under investigation, with detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau continuing to piece together the events that led to the shooting.

Despite the intense interest surrounding the incident, authorities have yet to release the identities of either the homeowner or the suspect. The neighborhood, once a quiet and safe place, now finds itself at the center of a tense and unsettling situation. Residents are left to ponder the fragile balance between security and the rising threats within their own community.

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As the investigation proceeds, law enforcement is encouraging anyone with knowledge of the event to step forward. The Homicide Bureau can be reached at (323) 890-5500, and those wishing to remain anonymous can contact “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-8477, according to the LB Post. The community remains on edge as the inquiry into this act of self-defense continues.