BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington police said two men were hurt in an officer-involved shooting early Wednesday morning.
It happened at a home on Sellars Mill Road shortly after 4 a.m.
Police got a call from a resident who said an unknown man forced his way inside the home and was acting erratically.
When officers got there, they saw the intruder chase a man and woman out of the home. Police said the intruder tackled the man in the front yard and the two of them struggled over a gun.
Police said officers gave multiple commands for both men to stop, but when they didn't comply, an officer fired shots.
The resident was treated for minor injuries at a hospital and was sent home. The suspected intruder is at a hospital being treated for multiple non-life-threatening injuries, including gunshot wounds.
In addition to the shots fired by the officer's gun, police said multiple shots were also fired by either the residents or the suspect. The investigation of who fired what shots is ongoing.
Police have identified the man as Dennis Lee McGee Jr., 32, of Burlington. He's still receiving treatment at the hospital. Police said he'll be charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree kidnapping, and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon.
The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
The SBI is investigating, which is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.