A former Los Angeles Lakers player opened fire on three home invasion suspects who attempted the brazen break-in of a Sherman Oaks residence in broad daylight on Wednesday.

Los Angeles police confirmed on Thursday that former Lakers forward Christian Wood was inside the home on the 14800 block of Otsego Street when the three suspects broke through the back door around 1 p.m.

The would-be robbers were met by an armed Christian Wood, who fired three rounds into the ground, scaring off the intruders.

Investigators said the suspects, who remain on the loose, were last seen fleeing on Otsego Street toward Sepulveda Boulevard in a gray Jeep Cherokee.

Sky5 was over the scene as officers searched the property for evidence on Wednesday afternoon. • Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood (3

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