A homeowner in his 80s fatally shot a man suspected of burglary Tuesday morning in the 15700 block of Misty Hollow Drive in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Pct. 4 constable’s deputies responded to a report of gunfire shortly after 8 a.m. Deputies found the homeowner outside. He told them he had shot a man inside his home. The man was found deceased at the scene.

According to preliminary information, the homeowner reported firing his weapon to prevent the burglary suspect from stealing his property. Investigators were working to determine whether the man was inside the home or elsewhere on the property when the shooting occurred.

The homeowner was taken to a local hospital for precautionary reasons. Investigators said he had no known physical injuries and was expected to be OK.

Homicide investigators were speaking with witnesses and canvassing the neighborhood for surveillance video. They also planned to obtain a formal statement from the homeowner.

The case will be submitted to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for review to determine whether charges are appropriate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100.