A Los Angeles homeowner opened fire on a pair of burglars as they were trying to break into the resident’s $2.4 million home overnight, leaving a 16-year-old suspect injured.

The shooting happened at the Laurelcrest Drive home in Studio City around 4 a.m. Tuesday, when the suspects allegedly forced their way into the home – but were met by the gun-toting owner, NBC Los Angeles reported.

The Los Angeles Police Department told the outlet that one of the suspects was shot at before both fled in a black Chevy Traverse.

Police said that a vehicle matching the suspects’ description dropped off a 16-year-old with gunshot wounds at a hospital. It remains unknown if the homeowner will face any charges for discharging the weapon.

No one in the home was injured.

The shooting is under investigation and cops are asking any witnesses or neighbors in the area with surveillance video to come forward.

Authorities are also checking local hospitals for any individuals seeking treatment for gunshot wounds that match the time of the incident.

California’s stand-your-ground law allows people to legally defend themselves against immediate threats, including the use of deadly force. However, the state balances the right to self-defense with the prevention of unnecessary violence.

Self-defense is defined as acting to protect yourself or others if you honestly believes you or someone else is in immediate danger and needs to use force to stop it. You cannot use more force than needed.

Home burglaries in Los Angeles remain a significant concern for residents because of high-tech, targeted attacks, even as overall burglary statistics trend downward.

While 2025 saw a substantial reduction in total reported burglaries compared to previous years, the threat of sophisticated, organized crews, especially in the San Fernando Valley and affluent areas, remains an issue.