Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A Slidell man is in the hospital after he allegedly broke into a home and was reportedly shot by one of the homeowners on Monday, March 31. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Tyrone Mercadel kicked down the front door of a residence, located in the 42000 block of US 190 East, and physically assaulted an unnamed female homeowner. Two hospitalized following Tremé shooting Investigators say the victim and the second homeowner, Wayne Mercadal, tried to force Tyrone Mercadel to leave the property. The unnamed female then reportedly shot at Tyrone twice, hitting him once in the leg. Tyrone fled and attempted to drive away as Wayne allegedly shot at the tires of his car. Detectives found Tyrone nearby. He was taken to a nearby hospital. After his release, he will be booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on one count of aggravated burglary. Wayne was also taken into custody and booked for aggravated criminal damage to property. Wayne Mercadal (Courtesy: St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office) STPSO officials said the incident was not random, and that Tyrone was known to the homeowners. It's unclear what kind of relationship the two parties had with each other. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Tarriffs could make your next car buy painful 5 takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Florida special elections WATCH: Kellen Moore addresses adjustments as head coach, offseason moves, NFL Draft and more WWII Museum breaks ground on new building String of car break-ins strikes Gentilly, over six vehicles targeted ...read more read less