Homeowner shoots, kills possible intruder in attempt to break into home in east Houston, police say

HOUSTON – A man is dead after a homeowner shot and killed him while attempting to break into his home, police said.

Police said it happened in the 7000 block of Avenue F at around 2:20 a.m.

Police said a homeowner was looking out from his window when he noticed two individuals who appeared suspicious outside of his fence.

When police said the homeowner grabbed a gun, he checked outside again, and that was when he saw one of the suspects attempting to break through his door.

The homeowner fired at the suspect breaking through the door, where police say he died at the scene.

The second suspect had fled the scene, according to police.

The homeowner is cooperating with officers after they say he called them to investigate.