Yuma, Arizona - This morning at approximately 1:04 a.m., an unidentified male subject attempted to enter a residence in the 2300 block of S. Walnut Avenue. The homeowner was awoken by a loud noise sounding like someone trying to kick in a door. When a noise was heard coming from the bathroom, the homeowner retrieved a weapon. Upon opening the bathroom door, the homeowner found a male subject in the process of climbing into the bathroom through a window.
Two shots were fired by the homeowner and the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction of travel.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, early 30’s with a “buzzed” type haircut. It is unknown if the suspect was injured during this incident.
This case is under investigation.
The Yuma Police Department encourages anybody with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 783-4421, Detective Bonillas at (928)-373-4784 or 78-Crime (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.