Homeowner opens fire on burglar

A burglary suspect got an unpleasant surprise while attempting to rob the gun cabinet of a Dothan resident, according to police.

Dothan Police Lt. Anthony Westberry said a homeowner is reported to have opened fire on a suspect he found trying to rob his gun cabinet.

Westberry said the attempted burglary happened at about 7:48 p.m. The homeowner entered his house on Decatur Street and found the suspect trying to take weapons from a gun cabinet. Westberry said initial police reports indicate the homeowner shot at the burglar and chased him from the residence.

Westberry said police continue to search for the suspect, who was described as a black male wearing dark clothing.