According to Terre Haute police, the suspect was driving around town Christmas morning stealing mail when he was confronted on Blackfriars Court by one of the alleged victims.
During the encounter, the suspect hit the person with his car. The person then shot the suspect in the torso multiple times.
The suspected thief was transported to a nearby hospital where he was still be treated as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Police said the suspect will ultimately be charged with aggravated battery.
No names have been released at this time.
