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Teen shot by Prince George homeowner is missing Petersburg boy, Crime Insider tell Jon Burkett

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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. -- A homeowner shot a teenager who broke into his Prince George home Friday afternoon, police say.

Just before 4 p.m. Friday, police responded to a home for a burglary call on Songbird Lane in Prince George County.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the homeowners, a husband and wife, discovered someone inside their home, which led to the shooting of the teenager.

Crime Insider sources tell CBS6's Jon Burkett that Petersburg police and Sheriff's deputies were actively searching for the teenager when they received the call that he was shot in Prince George County.

The teen was reported missing in Petersburg earlier Friday. CI sources say he may be 14 or 15 years old.

Following the shooting, the intruder was taken to Southside Regional Medical Center. He is currently in serious, but stable condition. Sources say he was talking and answering questions while hospitalized.

The Prince George Police Department is investigating the shooting, and no charges have been filed regarding the incident.

This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.

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