Man Shot After Allegedly Trying To Break Into Aptos Home

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — A man who was allegedly trying to break into a home early Thursday morning in Aptos was shot by the resident, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department is reporting.

At approximately 3:38 a.m., the sheriff's office went to the home on Cedar Street after receiving a 911 call about the alleged attempted break-in. When deputies arrived, they discovered the man had been shot several times by the resident, the sheriff's office reported.

Deputies rendered aid to the man before he was taken to a Bay Area trauma center; he is expected to survive, according to the sheriff's office.

The immediate investigation showed there was no prior relationship between the man and the resident, the sheriff's office reported.

The sheriff’s office is actively investigating the shooting and continues to look for witnesses. Anyone with information can call Detective Sergeant Jacob Ainsworth at (831) 454-7635.