A Richmond man told troopers he shot a burglar in self-defense.
Police got a call around 8:30 Saturday morning about a break-in that was happening on Hager drive.
Steven Womack later told investigators he was holding the burglar at gunpoint until troopers arrived when the suspect suddenly tried to get out a window.
Womack also told troopers when the burglar went to reach for something in his pocket, he shot him three times.
The man who was shot, 38-year old Steven Murphy, was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.
No word yet on charges filed in the case.
