HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A break-in suspect is expected to be OK after being shot by a pool hall worker overnight in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The shooting happened on North Shepherd near Milliville Drive just after 2 a.m. Lt. Wiliken with HPD said the 70-year-old employee who takes care of the building was there and heard banging at one of the back doors.

Police said he was armed and went outside to see what was happening.