Graham man shot, injured during alleged attempted home break-in

GRAHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Alamance County Sheriff's Office says a man is recovering after being shot during an alleged home break-in on Friday afternoon.

Officials said Tristan Chavez, 22, went to a home on the 3200 block of S. NC 87 Highway and began beating and kicking the door, demanding to come inside.

The homeowner then confronted Chavez and a brief fight broke out. Deputies say the resident was hit with concrete steps before Chavez was shot.

After receiving a call about a shooting, deputies found Chavez with a gunshot wound.

Chavez has since been charged and remains in the hospital.