Man shot with crossbow while breaking into Monroe County home

A man suffered injuries that required surgery after he was shot with a crossbow while breaking into a Monroe County home early Tuesday.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the 32-year-old suspect and a 41-year-old man, who are both from Newport, were breaking into a home in the 4500 block of Huron in Frenchtown Township just before 12:30 a.m. 

One of two residents in the home shot a crossbow at the men, hitting the younger man. He was located nearby with a crossbow wound and taken to a hospital for surgery. The other suspect was also found nearby and arrested.

The sheriff's office said the suspects and residents knew each other, and the crime appeared to stem from a previous fight between them.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 734-240-7530.

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