Search Continues for Shooting Suspect in Encino Home Invasion Robbery

ENCINO, CA - A search was underway today for a suspect who shot an Encino homeowner who interrupted a burglary, police reported.

Police were called to the residence in a gated community in the 5200 block of White Oak Avenue at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday.

Los Angeles police Officer Tony Im said the victim, whose name was withheld, came home while the burglary was in progress and was shot in a leg. He was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

No suspect description was available.

City News Service