Woman Shoots Burglar In Deltona

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UPDATE: The Volusia Sheriff's Office identifies the burglar as 32-year-old Joseph Roberts. They report he was breaking into a home at about 5:45 a.m. when the 42-year-old mother shot him while on the phone with 9-1-1.

When deputies arrived, the woman, her three children and three of their friends were outside in the yard.  Roberts was still in the house when deputies arrived. He was airlifted to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

A home security video captures the sound from the break-in and shooting. Roberts has been in the Volusia County Jail before on reckless driving and driving under the influence charges.

Deltona, FL - The Volusia Sheriff's Office is investigating after receiving reports of a shooting in Deltona.

According to preliminary reports from the VSO, a Deltona woman shot a burglar in her home early this morning off of Libby Court.

The burglar was shot in the arm. They were transported to the hospital and they're expected to survive. Deputies believe her house was at least the 4th house he broke into this morning (March 31st).

This situation is still developing. Check back later for updates.