Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating an incident during which a man was shot by a homeowner after attempting to burglarize a Riverhead home.
A man attempted to break into the home located at 138 Maple Wood Lane at approximately 4 p.m. on May 10 and was confronted by residents who attempted to stop him from entering. The man continued
to attempt to enter the home and was shot once by the homeowner, an off-duty Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff.
The man was taken to an area hospital for treatment.