Cross City Police have apprehended the home invader that left two in the hospital

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CROSS CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - UPDATE - Two people are recovering after an armed home invasion-turned-shooting in Dixie County early Saturday morning.

The suspect, 59-year-old Terry Massey is charged after being shot, then beating the elderly homeowner with his own gun.

According to Cross City police officers, Massey entered the home of an 85-year-old man, demanding money.

The homeowner got his gun and fired it at Massey during a struggle to gain control of the firearm.

Massey then fled the scene but was then found over 12 hours later at Johnny Greene park.

Massey was treated at a local hospital and then taken to jail.

He is being charged with home invasion, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The homeowner is in stable condition after a trip to the hospital.

Cross City Police officers were called to a scene by the intersection of Northeast Highway 351 and Northeast 216th Avenue just after midnight.

Cross City officers say a man entered a home with a gun.

The homeowner and the intruder fired at each other, resulting in both men getting hit.

The homeowner was sent to the hospital, but the suspect ran away.

After a manhunt, Cross City officers arrested the suspect and brought him to the hospital.

Officers say they have not placed charges on the suspect yet.

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