The 830 Times staff reports
The Del Rio Police Department has provided an update on a shooting in a home on Ricks Drive reported by The 830 Times’ Micheal Elizondo on Monday..
The biggest update: Police say the homeowner shot a suspected burglar he found inside his residence. The man fled but was later located and transported to San Antonio for medical treatment.
Officers responded to the 200 block of Ricks Drive at approximately 10:39 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, following a report of a residential burglary involving gunfire, according to the department.
Police said the homeowner reported being awakened by an unusual noise in his living room. When he went to investigate, he found a man he didn’t know inside the home. The homeowner discharged his firearm, striking the unknown man.
The alleged burglar fled the residence before officers arrived, police said. He was located after an investigation and a search of the surrounding area.
The department’s criminal investigations division continues to investigate. Police said criminal charges against the suspect are pending.
PD’s complete update is below:
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY INVOLVING GUNFIRE
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 10:39 p.m., officers with the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 200 block of Ricks Drive following a report of a residential burglary involving shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the homeowner, who reported that he had discharged a firearm after discovering an unknown male inside his residence.
According to the homeowner, he was awakened by an unusual noise coming from his living room. When he went to investigate, he encountered an unknown male inside his home. The homeowner discharged his firearm, striking the individual.
Despite sustaining injuries, the suspect fled the residence before officers arrived.
Following an investigation and search of the surrounding area, the suspect was subsequently located. Due to the nature of his injuries, he was transported to San Antonio, Texas, for further medical treatment.
The Del Rio Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Criminal charges against the suspect are pending as the investigation progresses.Â
The 830 Times original report is here. NEWS – Police investigate shooting on Ricks Drive – 830TimesÂ
