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An accused robber is behind bars after a Central Indiana homeowner fights back.

22 year-old Jorge Barrera now faces burglary charges.

According to police, Barrera entered the home on the southwest side of Indianapolis late last night armed with a screw driver.


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When Barrera began looking around the house with a flashlight the homeowner grabbed his gun and fired a shot, striking a glass door.

When polcie arrived, they found the homeowner holding Barrerra at gunpoint.