Intruder shot by resident in southwest Atlanta Sunday morning

ATLANTA - A southwest Atlanta homeowner confronted a man who was breaking into her home early Sunday morning, according to Atlanta Police Department. The incident occurred at a residence on Richardson Street at approximately 3 a.m.

Police say the homeowner took matters into her own hands when the man tried to enter her bedroom, opening fire on the intruder, hitting him in the stomach.

"You know it was just the holidays, so we have criminals out here trying to get people’s belongings," a neighbor who asked to remain anonymous told FOX 5.

The suspected burglar received medical attention at Grady Memorial Hospital. He is now being held at the detention center where he was charged with burglary. Authorities have yet to disclose his identity.

The neighbor told FOX 5 it wasn't unusual to hear gunshots in the area, but break-ins are rare.

"It just let me know to be alert and keep an eye on my surroundings and my kids if people are trying to break into people’s homes over here," she said.

Police say the homeowner would not be facing any charges at this time.

The circumstances surrounding the break-in remain under investigation, and the motive behind the intrusion has yet to be determined.