"When he arrived home, his family was being held hostage," McCauley said.
Deputies were alerted to the shooting at 3:44 p.m. via a 911 call from the victim's wife.
According to a press release issued by the sheriff's office, the victim was reportedly confronted by the assailant in his driveway.
The assailant was armed and pointed the gun at the victim while ordering him inside the residence.
Once inside the home,
the victim was ordered downstairs, at which time he was reportedly shot in the back by the assailant while walking down the stairs.
The victim was then able to return fire.
"The victim managed to get a firearm and he returned fire," striking the shooter, McCauley said.