Shocking moment homeowner opens fire on three armed robbers, shooting one in the chest, after they break into his Florida home in broad daylight

A homeowner in Florida opened fire on three armed robbers who tried to break into his apartment, leaving one injured and two on the run. 

Footage from a Ring spotlight camera showed the frightening altercation that happened at Park Place Apartments at 5:51pm on Tuesday.  

Three armed suspects in black hoodies were seen walking from the complex's sidewalk to the victim's front door. 

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Three armed robbers forcibly broke the front door of a man's apartment and attempted to rob the home on Tuesday 

After checking that the coast is clear, one man began to throw his body against the front door until it flew open from the force. 

The three men rushed into the home, but frantically came running out seconds later after the homeowner fired at least five gunshots. 

The men desperately fled the scene, including one suspect who jumped over the balcony onto the ground. 

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The incident with the armed suspects (pictured) took place at Park Place Apartments in Neptune, Florida

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The three men fled the apartment after the unidentified homeowner began shooting at them, striking on suspect in the chest while he ran away

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One of the suspects was found after the went to a local hospital for injuries, but two more remain at large 

News Jax 4 reports that surveillance video from a nearby parking lot showed the suspects leaving in a red Kia four-door sedan, possibly with the temporary Florida license tag #CQW1410. 

Authorities initially released photos of the cars in their search for the suspects, but said Wednesday they've been recovered and identified.  

Following the incident, the Neptune Police Department confirmed one suspect was shot in the chest and went to a local hospital for treatment. 

Pictured: Authorities identified and recovered two cars thought be connected to the armed robbery 

An unidentified person drove the injured suspect in a silver Pontiac and authorities have since named them a person of interest, Action News Jax reports.  

The other two suspects remain at large. As of Wednesday, authorities said they were chasing several leads in their quest to track down the suspects. 

The remaining suspects have been described as young men in their 20s, wearing black hoodie and black shoes.  

Investigators are set to question the injured suspect. They could face charges in addition to robbery. 

The homeowner will not be charged for firing at the suspects. 

Authorities urged the public call them or First Coast Crime Stopper at 1-866-845-TIPS if they have any information. 

People who call Crime Stoppers with relevant information on the crime would remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.