Bakersfield homeowner shoots, injures suspected burglar

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was shot Saturday afternoon while carrying out a suspected burglary in northeast Bakersfield, police say.

Joshua Zorilla, 22, was hit once, but he'll be all right. He's headed to jail as soon as he's cleared by medical staff, according to the police report.

Officers said Zorilla was shot by an elderly resident on San Pablo Avenue during the burglary attempt. The homeowner was questioned and released, pending further investigation.

Police are asking that Zorilla be charged with burglary, gang crimes and a parole violation.