ATENVILLE, WV -- One man shot another man at an Atenville home in Lincoln County Tuesday afternoon because he tried to break into his home, according to State Police.

Thomas Perry, 44, tried to break into several homes along West Virginia 10 Tuesday afternoon, said State Police Senior Trooper L.T. Goldie Jr.

He approached the residence of Jeffrey Lambert, who was home with four children. Lambert warned Perry to leave the property, but he would not, Goldie said.

At about 5:30 p.m., Lambert fired one shot, and Perry was later flown by helicopter to Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Goldie said.

"Mr. Lambert is not facing any charges," he said. "It was a defensive shot."

Perry, however, may face criminal charges. Late Tuesday night, Perry was in surgery at the hospital, Goldie said.