Memphis Police say two burglars were shot in two separate robbery attempts and one of the crooks is dead.

The first robbery attempt happened on East Peebles in South Memphis just before Midnight, Wednesday, January 23, 2008.  Investigators say two burglars rammed a car through the Hall Feed and Supply Store.  The business owner was in the store at the time and shot one of the crooks, police say.

According to investigators, the wounded robber checked himself into the hospital and is in critical condition at the Med.  Police say the other crook may have gotten away.

Investigators say the first robbery attempt happened on North Avalon Street near Jackson Avenue, around 2:00 a.m., Thursday, January 24th.  The homeowner told police that he and his wife woke up when they heard a prowler in the garage.  Police say the man took his gun and went to checkout the noise when he discovered the robber.  According to investigators, the intruder was shot during a confrontation with the homeowner.  The homeowner told police that he had no choice, but to shoot the burglar.  Police say when they arrived on the scene the robber was dead. 

No charges have been filed against the men in these cases.  Police say they will turn the evidence over to the Attorney General and he will decide if charges should be filed.  Investigators say that usually there are no charges filed and they are taken on a case by case basis.

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