New Details Emerge About SFV Home-Invasion Robbery Shooting

LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities identified a 35-year-old home-invasion robbery suspect shot by a homeowner in the Vallley Village area on Monday.

Chucks Chukwudi, a 35-year-old Los Angeles resident was shot during the robbery and remains hospitalized in critical condition, according to police.

The shooting happened Monday afternoon shortly after 3 p.m. in the 11600 block of Addison Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

"When officers arrived, they discovered at least two suspects entered a home with the resident inside. When the resident observed the suspects in his residence, he armed himself with a semi-automatic handgun," the LAPD announced in a written statement Wednesday. "One suspect contacted the resident and dispersed pepper spray. The resident then fired several rounds, striking one suspect."

The wounded suspect remained at scene until police and paramedics arrived, but a second suspect fled to a waiting vehicle.

The resident of the home was also injured and transported to a local hospital where he received treatment for minor injuries.

North Hollywood detectives are still working to identify all other suspects involved. "

The suspects are believed to be related to additional burglaries in the North Hollywood community," the LAPD announce.

North Hollywood units will be conducting extra patrol in the area following this incident and will be having community meetings to discuss public safety, burglary prevention, and address any community concerns.

Detectives are requesting that anyone with information that could lead to the identification of additional suspects to contact LAPD North Hollywood Detectives at 818-754-8410. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.