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POSTED: 8:22 pm MDT September 1,
2007
UPDATED: 8:33 pm MDT September 1,
2007
CANUTILLO, Texas -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office investigated a shooting in Canutillo Saturday morning.It happened on the 800 block of Anthony Road early Saturday morning, when deputies said a 21-year-old man attempted to cause damage or commit a theft.The woman who lived in the home called her father, who lives a few houses away.He showed up with a handgun and confronted the 21-year old outside.Deputies said the father fired a warning shot first, and fired at the man when the 21-year old charged after him.The 21-year-old was hit in the chest.He was taken to the hospital.Deputies have not released the names of anyone involved.They said charges are pending.
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