Homeowner shoots car thief in St. Clair County

On March 30, 2020, at approximately 5:48 a.m. a local homeowner heard their vehicle being stolen from their driveway. 

The homeowner and his son gave chase in a second vehicle southbound on Highway 13 near Osceola.

The homeowner caught up to the suspect in the stolen vehicle and shots were fired.

The suspect was taken by air ambulance to a hospital in Springfield, where he is being treated.

No names are being released at this time pending the ongoing investigation.