Homeowner shot man trying to break inside Knightdale home

A homeowner on Wednesday shot a man trying to break inside his home, according to police.

Around 11:20 p.m., officers with the Knightdale Police Department responded to a home in the 1300 block of Redwood Valley Lane, in the Langston Ridge neighborhood.

Juan Acevedo, 35, of Knightdale, was transported to WakeMed with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. 

Investigators said the homeowner shot Acevedo, who according to police was trying to break inside the home. According to police, the homeowner is a legal gun owner and gave "repeated verbal warnings" before firing his weapon at Acevedo.

No charges have been filed against the homeowner.

Police said there is no danger or active threat to the community.

An investigation is ongoing by the Wake County District Attorney’s Office and Knightdale Police Department.

Area residents with video surveillance, or anyone with relevant information, are urged to contact Knightdale Police Department at 919-217-2281.