BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a home invasion turned into an assault in Calhoun County.
The incident happened around 6:15 a.m. at a residence in the 4000 block of 9 1/2 Mile Road, near O-Drive S.
Authorities said a 26-year-old Burlington Township man forced his way into the home and was met by the homeowner, when a struggle began and the homeowner attempted to keep the suspect from entering.
A 22-year-old Litchfield man was in the home at the time of the attempted break-in and attempted to assist the homeowner while armed with a handgun. Authorities said he hit the suspect with the butt of the handgun, but was overpowered and strangled by the suspect until he lost consciousness.
A Michigan State Police release said the homeowner and suspect knew each other.
The Litchfield man was taken to an area hospital to be treated for injuries that weren’t life-threatening. Another woman and a 10-month-old infant were in the home during the incident, but weren’t harmed.
The suspect is being held at the Calhoun County jail on assault and home invasion charges.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Marshall Post at 269.558.0500 or Silent Observer at 269.964.3888.