A would-be burglar is in Tulsa Police custody after allegedly breaking into a home near 7th and South Maplewood. The homeowner spotted the burglar in the house, about 7:15 this morning and fired a shot at him. The homeowner ran out of the house while the suspect ran into the bathroom and locked the door.
Police closed several streets around the house. The Special Operations Team was called out to aid the officers. Police negotiators talked the man into surrendering. He was taken into custody about 8:30 this morning.
EMSA transported one person to St-John Medical Center. He was in serious condition.