Man shot while coming to homeowner's aid during armed break-in: YRP
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A man who came to the aid of a homeowner was shot and wounded after armed thugs broke into a home in King, say York Regional Police.
The 39-year-old shooting victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the home invasion on Sunday around 6:30 p.m.
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When police responded to a residence in the area of Paradise Valley Trail and Fairmont Ridge Trail, they found the wounded man, who was rushed to a hospital.
Officers said they were told the man, who did not live at the home, was shot by suspects who were last seen getting into a pickup truck.
The first suspect is described as 5-foot-8, with a medium build, and tan skin. He wore blue jeans, a white hooded sweatshirt, a black T-shirt, a black face covering, black shoes and black gloves.
The second suspect is described as black with a thin build. He wore mostly black clothing and grey shoes with white soles, white socks, yellow gloves and might have had tattoos on his right wrist area.
Police urged anyone with information to call 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630.
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