DETROIT (WWJ) - A man who broke into a home on Detroit's west side wound up in the hospital fighting for his life after someone inside the home hit him with an object.
The incident happened around 4:50 a.m. Tuesday in the 16700 block of Asbury Park, south of McNichols Road between the Southfield Freeway and Greenfield Road.
The suspect, a 37-year-old Taylor man, allegedly broke into a home through a front picture window. As the suspect was entering the location, someone inside allegedly struck him with a blunt object.
The suspect was arrested and taken into custody by arriving officers. He was also taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries and listed in critical condition.
Circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Eighth Precinct at 313-596-5840.