CAIRO — Seven male suspects have been arrested and charged following a Saturday home invasion that involved an elderly victim.  

According to reports, on December 18 at around 12:50 a.m., multiple intruders broke into a 4th Street home where the elderly victim was sleeping. 

Once awakened by the break-in, the victim confronted the group of suspects and the victim and the suspects exchange gunfire.  

The victim was shot once and although the homeowner was armed and shot back at the intruders, no evidence indicated that any of them were shot, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. 

Jamy Steinberg, special agent in charge of the Thomasville GBI office, confirmed the victim is currently recovering.

Five of the suspects are identified as juveniles while two are adults identified as Dekalin Williams, 17, and Jeremy Williams, 17.  

All are charged with aggravated assault, criminal attempt to commit murder, cruelty to an elderly person, burglary and home invasion. 

More arrests and charges are possible as the investigation is still ongoing. 

Anyone with information regarding the incident is advised to contact the GBI at (229) 225-4090.