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Off-duty Conway officer shot, wounded by burglar
Posted: 06.26.2012 at 10:11 AM
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Horry County police say an off-duty Conway police officer has been shot and wounded after he confronted a burglar at the officer's home.
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CONWAY, S.C. (AP) -- Horry County police say an off-duty Conway police officer has been shot and wounded after he confronted a burglar at the officer's home.

Horry County police Sgt. Robert Kegler said the officer was shot in the arm. Kegler says the injuries were not life-threatening.

The officer's name was not released.

Horry County police are investigating but have not released any other details about the suspect.

(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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