MAN SHOT AFTER ATTEMPTED HOME INVASION

ENNIS – An unknown man was shot in the 900 block of N. Preston in Ennis Monday at around 5:30 a.m. according to the Ennis Police Department. 

Police responded to the address after dispatch received a call concerning an individual who had kicked his way into the residence on N. Preston armed with a gun.

The occupant inside the home responded to the home invasion with shots fired toward the suspect.

The suspect, whose name Ennis Police are not releasing, fled the scene. 

He was later apprehended by police while attempting to receive medical care. 

He is currently in the custody of the Ennis Police Department and awaiting arraignment. 

There were no injuries to the occupants of the residence, who were home at the time of the shooting. 

Police also said there are no threats to the public and the PD is actively investigating the incident with no further information being released at this time.

Police did add on their PD Facebook page, “If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please get in touch with the National hotline for domestic abuse at (800) 799-7233.”

They also included local resource’s information including:

• Healing Hearts Center at (800) 8287893

• Meyer Domestic Violence Center (800) 282-8401.

The Ennis Police Department  can be reached at (972) 875-4462.