A would-be thief was shot Monday night after the victim’s husband stopped the crime in progress, chased the man down and opened fire, police said.

The suspect, 19-year-old Jordan Ponce, approached a 25-year-old woman walking home Monday night in Antioch about 9:30, Metro Nashville Police said in a press release. He allegedly ran up behind her and grabbed at her purse.

But when she wouldn’t let go, the woman told police, he bashed her head against the building wall.

That’s when her 29-year-old husband reportedly heard her screams and raced to help.

Authorities said Ponce fled the scene but was chased by the husband, who jumped over a fence and landed on top of the suspect. The pair struggled. Still, the relentless husband remained on his trail.

The suspect hit the husband in the head, prompting him to take out his gun and fire.

Police say Ponce got into a silver car and fled the scene. Authorities later discovered that vehicle had been stolen 90 minutes before the attempted robbery. It was located early Tuesday.

Ponce was hospitalized for treatment of wounds to his stomach and hands.

A department spokeswoman said an investigation is ongoing, and charges against Ponce are expected. She said she was not aware of any pending charges against the husband who pursued the suspect.