An alleged home intruder was shot early Wednesday morning while attempting to break into a home in San Bernardino County, California. Authorities say the incident took place around 7 a.m., and the suspect is currently hospitalized and in custody.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, 39-year-old Todd Johnson tried to force entry into a private residence before being shot by an armed occupant. Deputies arrived to find Johnson wounded near the property.
A department statement confirmed, “The investigation revealed… Johnson approached the residence and attempted to forcibly enter the home. An occupant of the residence shot the suspect.” Johnson was transported for medical treatment and remains under law enforcement supervision.
Authorities stated that he will be booked for residential robbery after receiving medical clearance. The sheriff’s office emphasized that no one inside the home was injured during the incident.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about rising property crime and the importance of lawful self-defense rights in California, a state where firearm restrictions often draw national scrutiny. Homeowners are legally permitted to defend themselves against intruders under California’s self-defense laws, including the right to use lethal force in cases of unlawful and forcible entry.
No arrests were made in connection to the resident who fired the weapon, and investigators have not indicated that any charges will be filed against the shooter. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the full circumstances of the attempted break-in.
This case adds to a growing number of incidents across the country where armed citizens have stopped home invasions, reinforcing the value of the Second Amendment and the God-given right to protect one’s family and home.
