AVONDALE -- Two people were rushed to the hospital after a home invasion turned violent in Avondale.

Suspect, homeowner wounded

According to police, a homeowner thought he heard somebody breaking into his home at 110th Avenue and Washington Street.

The man went outside to check it out and reportedly saw at least one armed suspect. That suspect fired at the homeowner.

The homeowner returned fire, police said.

Both men were hit.

The suspect reportedly was critically wounded.

The homeowner suffered minor injuries.

Police are investigating the incident.