A Nashville homeowner reportedly took to arms and shot an alleged burglar in what police are calling a clear case of self-defense. The incident occurred in the early morning hours on Shreeve Lane, as a family was jarred awake by disruptive banging on their property's entry points.

According to WSMV, the homeowner, faced with the threat of intrusion, warned 32-year-old Anton Cosby to leave or risk being shot. Ignoring the homeowner's warnings,, Cosby allegedly shattered the kitchen window and attempted to enter the home. The homeowner then discharged his firearm, striking Cosby in the arm.

Subsequent to the shooting, police say Cosby dropped what was determined to be his revolver near the kitchen sink before fleeing the scene. Officers located him in close proximity to the home shortly afterward. When they tried to provide medical assistance, the suspect reportedly became combative. The encounter led to Cosby's transport to Skyline Medical Center with a gunshot wound that was deemed non-critical, as described in an account by FOX 17.

Further details revealed by WKRN highlight that Cosby is now facing aggravated burglary charges following the altercation. The gravity of the situation, notwithstanding the non-lethal outcome, resonates as an unsettling reminder of the peril homeowners can face when confronted with forcible entry, and the lengths to which they may go to safeguard their domain and loved ones.