Residents Defend Neighbor Who Reportedly Shot Burglar

LONGVIEW — Residents of a Longview street where a man shot an alleged burglar are standing behind the defender. It happened around 9:00 Sunday evening on Delmar Street. The neighbor said he heard a commotion and found a back door kicked in when he encountered two men. Gunfire was exchanged and one suspect was shot in the ankle. Residents said there have been several burglaries in the area and the action of their neighbor made them feel safer. Longview Public Information Officer, Kristie Brian, said it always better to contact law enforcement agents. That 2nd suspect is still at large.