Police reported that a man was shot while attempting to break into an apartment in Dallas

According to police reports, a resident in Dallas shot a man who was attempting to break into their apartment early Sunday morning.

The incident occurred in the 9800 block of Walnut Street, with authorities responding to the call just after 5 a.m.

The intruder, identified as 46-year-old Nickolaus Benitez, was reportedly trying to break into an apartment when the resident shot him.

Benitez was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment and later placed into custody by the police.

He now faces charges of burglary of a habitation with assault.

Police did not specify if the resident who shot Benitez would face any charges, and no other injuries were reported.