Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday morning in Lakeland, Florida.
Officers responded to Kansas Avenue around 5:15 a.m. after taking a call about a man who had broken a window in a woman’s apartment.
A responding officer said he heard two gunshots as he arrived at the scene.
The officer says he then saw the suspect, 26-year-old Ronald Williams, walk out into the street with an apparent gunshot wound to his knee. Williams was then taken away to be treated by first responders.
The victim later came out of her apartment and told officers that Williams had broken her bedroom window and climbed through. The victim says, in fear for her safety, she shot at Williams several times and hit him twice.
Police say Williams had threatened the woman in the past and that she was so concerned she had friends staying with her.
Williams was arrested for burglary and battery. He is still being treated for his injuries and is expected to be OK.
