Man shot several times when confronting 3 suspects who broke into his Riverside home, police say

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- A man remains hospitalized in critical condition after he was shot when three suspects broke into his home in Riverside, according to police.

It happened just before 5 a.m. on Sunday in the 18000 block of Moss Road.

Police said three men broke into the man's home and shot him several times when he tried to confront them.

The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but police believe he's expected to survive.

The suspects are now at large.

Detectives said this is the third home invasion in the area.

They're working to see if they're somehow connected.

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The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.