Man Shoots At Police During Robbery

Last updated on Monday, March 19, 2007

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Metro Police say they shot an armed man who shot at them Sunday on the city’s east side.

Lieutenant Doug Scheffel says 22-year-old Donald Woods broke into a house, trying to rob the homeowner.

Police say the victim struggled with woods, causing the gun to discharge before he fled the home.

Authorities say Woods then went to a house just around the corner and shot at an officer. The officer shot back, striking Woods three times.

Woods is in serious condition.

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