GREECE, NY – Early Monday morning, a homeowner in Greece, New York, was faced with a dangerous situation as an intruder broke into his house on Brayton Road.
The homeowner, who was asleep at the time, heard noises and realized someone had entered his home. After retrieving a gun, the homeowner was attacked by the suspect, prompting him to shoot the intruder in self-defense.
Police arrived at the scene around 4:30 a.m. and found the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Christopher McManus of Rochester, with a single gunshot wound.
McManus was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He has been charged with burglary, assault, criminal mischief, and petit larceny and is currently being held in Monroe County Jail.
Police stated that the homeowner’s actions appeared to be in self-defense, and the case will be referred to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office for further review.
