SHAWNEE COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating a pair of home invasions.

Just after 5:20 a.m. on Monday two while male suspects forced their way into a residence in the 900 Block of Northwest Jackson Street in Topeka, according to a media release.

They attacked the resident Benjamin Bartle, 28, with a machete.

Bartle was transported to a local hospital for treatment. One suspect was described as wearing a black mask and one had a ponytail.

Just after 5 a.m. on Monday a suspect, Alan Turner, entered a residence in the 2500 Block of South Kansas Avenue in Topeka and was shot by the homeowner 20-year-old Christopher Robinson.

Turner was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Police are asking the public for help with more information on the crimes.