Couple returns home to find armed intruder inside. But homeowner also has a gun — and exercises deadly force with it.

A couple returned to their Texas home Wednesday to find an armed intruder inside — but the homeowner also had a gun and fatally shot the intruder.

What are the details?

Sgt. Jason Brown with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office told KRPC-TV deputies responded to a shooting that occurred around 5 p.m. in the 19200 block of Westfield Place in north Harris County.

The man who was shot was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the station said.

“We’re not sure exactly what the circumstances are that led to him being inside ..." Brown told KPRC. "He possibly entered through an unlocked front door, but as of right now the homeowners state that they don’t know who he is or why he would have been in there."

Intruder had a gun — and apparently warrants

Brown added to the station that the fatally shot man was armed with a handgun. KPRC said deputies were able to determine from the man's ID that he had several warrants out of Harris County, but authorities aren't revealing what those charges are until they officially confirm the man's identity.

The homeowner who shot the man isn't expected to face any charges, Brown told the station, adding that once the investigation is complete, the case will be turned over to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

How are folks reacting?

Most of the individuals commenting underneath the KPRC story on the shooting don't appear upset in the least. Here's a sampling:

• "Glad to see that there is another case of a good guy with a gun taking out a bad guy with a gun," one commenter wrote.
• "Being a criminal is a dangerous 'job.' Glad this one ended well," another commenter said.
• "Great," another commenter remarked. "That needs to happen to all burglars and home invaders. Only sure way to stop the crime. The 'justice' system sure won’t do anything to stop crime."
• "He shoots! He scores!" another commenter quipped.
• "Good job citizen!" another commenter declared.

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