A Liberty County man confronted a pair of pair of suspected burglars early Wednesday, opening fire at them as they tried to steal his welding machine, officials said. <\/p>\n
The homeowner spotted two men about 4:15 a.m. as they pulled onto his property near State Highway 321 and County Road 2274, Liberty County sheriff's deputies said. <\/p>\n
He came outside, armed with a gun, when he saw the two taking his welding machine. He shot at the burglars and their black and tan Ford Expedition, deputies said. <\/p>\n
They fled without taking the welder, officials said. <\/p>\n
About 45 minutes later, a man with a gunshot wound was found inside a black and tan Ford Expedition along west U.S. 90 near Beltway 8 in east Harris County. <\/p>\n
A passerby saw the sport utility vehicle slow down and come to a stop at the curb. The man inside the SUV told him to call 911, officials said. <\/p>\n
Another motorist took him to East Houston Regional Medical Center with wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening. <\/p>\n
Liberty County sheriff's deputies said they believe he is one of the two men who tried to steal the welder. <\/p>\n
He has not been identified and the search is continuing for the other man, officials said. <\/p>\n
The homeowner is not expected to face criminal charges but the case may be referred to a Liberty County grand jury, officials said. <\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to contact Liberty County sheriff's deputies at 936-336-4500. <\/p>\n
Dale Lezon contributed to this report. <\/p>\n
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