GWINNETT COUNTY -- Police say a man shot and wounded a teenager he found in his home – attempting to rob him.

Police say 27-year-old Ronald Ramsey arrived at his Lawrenceville home Tuesday afternoon and found 17-year-old Alrazi Basher of Duluth inside, robbing him. Officials say when Basher tried to flee the home, Ramsey shot at Basher and hit him and his vehicle.

Basher drove to a friend’s house nearby, running over a street sign along the way. The friend called 911 after seeing Basher had been shot. Basher was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center to be treated. He is currently listed in serious condition.

The Ford SUV that Basher used to drive to a friend’s house had been stolen from Lawrenceville. Officials say they found stolen property from other burglaries inside the vehicle.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Police say Ramsey is cooperating with authorities.

Basher has been charged with one count of burglary and one count of theft by receiving a motor vehicle.