Junkyard Intruder Shot

(Southhampton, New York) A 55-year-old man, Albinas Augulis, was shot Sunday morning in the groin when he allegedly tried to burglarize an auto salvage yard. The manager was the shooter.

Augulis was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. He was charged with criminal trespassing, possession of burglary tools and attempted larceny.

The salvage yard has seen a recent surge in burglaries with thieves taking car batteries and catalytic converters. The manager was not charged.