Robbery suspect shot during struggle with homeowner

NEW YORK

Police say the man who was shot and several others broke into the home on 109th Street just after 3 a.m.

The homeowner apparently confronted and struggled with the gun-toting suspect. At some point, the weapon fired, hitting the suspect in the leg.

He was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where he was treated for a gunshot wound.

As many as two other suspects fled the scene in a beige SUV.

The homeowner was treated for minor injuries sustained in the scuffle.

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