Sheriff’s Department investigates home invasion

A Bartholomew County resident fired a shot at two masked intruders who invaded her home.

The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police are investigating a home invasion off of County Road 675 West.

Judy Jackson, sheriff’s department spokeswoman, says that two masked men, invaded the home while the resident was inside. The 29-year-old resident reportedly confronted the suspects and fired one shot from her gun as the pair fled in a silver or blue, older model, Cadillac. The victim was injured in the attack, and was treated at Columbus Regional Hospital, Jackson says.

Authorities say that they do not know if either suspect was hit by the gunshot.

If you have any information, you can contact Capt. Christopher Roberts at the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office: 812-565-5924 or call 9-1-1.