A man is dead after investigators say a homeowner woke up to find him inside a house early Wednesday morning, leading to a confrontation that ended in a shooting.<\/p>\n
According to the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office, deputies with Precinct 4 responded around 5:45 a.m. to a home in the 16900 block of Spring Creek Oaks.<\/p>\n
When they arrived, they found an unidentified man on a walking trail behind the home. Investigators say he had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
What investigators say happened<\/b><\/p>\n
Authorities say the homeowner told deputies he woke up and discovered a man inside his house wearing a mask and gloves.<\/p>\n
Investigators say the two got into a physical fight inside the home that moved outside.<\/p>\n
At some point, the homeowner went back inside, but officials say the suspect returned to the property, leading to a second confrontation in the backyard.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s when, according to investigators, the homeowner got a handgun and shot the man.<\/p>\n
The suspect then ran, jumped over a fence, and was later found on a nearby walking trail.<\/p>\n
Officials say there were three adults and two children, ages 12 and 13, inside the home at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n
No one else was injured.<\/p>\n
As part of the investigation, detectives are speaking with everyone who was inside the house to better understand what happened.<\/p>\n
The suspect has not yet been identified.<\/p>\n
Investigators say there were no signs of forced entry, but they believe the man got into the home through a back door.<\/p>\n
Authorities are still working to determine exactly what led up to the encounter and why the suspect returned to the home after the first altercation.<\/p>\n
No arrests have been made at this time.<\/p>\n
The case will be reviewed by the Harris County District Attorney\u2019s Office to determine whether any charges will be filed.<\/p>\n
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