Intruder Injured in Shootout With Store Owner During Hendersonville Break-In

A commercial burglary turned violent when an armed intruder broke into a Hendersonville business and engaged in a shootout with the store's owner. The incident occurred during the late-night hours, leading to a heavy police presence and leaving the suspect injured and in custody.

The Burglary and Shootout

According to the Hendersonville Police Department, the suspect forced entry into the establishment after business hours. The store owner, who was inside the building at the time, heard the break-in and went to investigate. The owner, carrying a licensed firearm, confronted the intruder. The suspect allegedly pulled a weapon, resulting in an immediate exchange of gunfire between the two individuals. The suspect was hit during the exchange, while the store owner escaped the incident without physical injuries.

Emergency Response and Investigation

Police officers responded to the scene following reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found the wounded suspect inside the premises. Emergency medical personnel transported the suspect to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives secured the scene, recovering multiple firearms and collecting shell casings. The suspect remains under police guard at the medical facility and faces charges of aggravated burglary, possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony, and reckless endangerment.

Self-Defense and Legal Review

The Hendersonville Police Department stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. The preliminary findings suggest that the business owner acted in self-defense, though the case file will be forwarded to the district attorney's office for a standard legal review, as is typical in cases involving the discharge of a firearm.