SARASOTA, Fla. -- A homeowner shot at a man breaking into his house moments after being told to get out, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
James Jarvis, 28, spent time at a bar before leaving sometime after 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, deputies say. About an hour later, he tried to get inside a house in the area of 2800 Mayflower St.
It wasn't long before the homeowner confronted Jarvis and told him to leave, a news release states.
Jarvis refused and was shot. Deputies say the homeowner fired his weapon in self-defense.
Jarvis was taken to an area hospital for treatment. He is in critical condition.
Anyone with more information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS.
