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Deputies investigating burglary in Port Charlotte condo with shot fired

Deputies investigate burglary in Port Charlotte
Deputies investigate burglary in Port Charlotte
Deputies investigate burglary in Port Charlotte
Posted at 8:49 AM, Apr 19, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-19 19:31:56-04

CHARLOTTE HARBOR, Fla. -- Charlotte County deputies are looking for the person responsible for a burglary Thursday morning.

This happened around 5 a.m. at the Preserve at Charlotte Harbor condos on Melbourne Street just off Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte.

According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, a suspect entered a residence through the front door but fled when hearing a noise from a resident.  While fleeing the suspect fired a gun.

Deputies ask that you stay away from the area while they investigate the scene.

More updates to come.