Nashville, TENNESSEE – Metro Police said this incident occurred Tuesday morning.
It happened on Andrew Jackson Way.
Police officials said the 50-year-old suspect is accused of breaking into the victim’s apartment through a window.
The victim woke up to the sound of glass breaking when he saw the intruder and shot him.
The 50-year-old suspect, later identified as Carlos Clark, was taken to a hospital for his critical injuries.
The DA’s office said the victim was acting in self-defense and is not expected to face charges for the shooting.
Clark has charges pending upon his release from the hospital.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.