Police in Melbourne, Florida have made an arrest in a shooting that occurred on the 700 block of Tompkins Street Wednesday.

Police have charged 26-year-old Lamar Coaston with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

According to police, Coaston entered his rental home shortly before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and found someone inside. Melbourne Police Department Cmdr. Ron Bell said a struggle ensued and the suspected intruder was shot in the neck.

Police later identified the injured man as 23-year-old Cesar Rivera of West Melbourne. Rivera was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center and was in stable condition Wednesday.

A recording released by Melbourne police confirms that Coaston called 9-1-1 after the incident.

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