A deadly confrontation unfolded late at night in San Jacinto, California, when a resident encountered an intruder inside his home and the encounter ended in a fatal shooting. Authorities say the incident took place in the 1300 block of Heron Way and is being examined by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators describe the case as a straightforward example of self-defense. According to the sheriff’s office, the homeowner was not initially inside his residence at the moment trouble began.

Officials say the resident was at a neighbor’s house when he became aware of screaming and the sound of gunfire coming from within his own home. The noises prompted him to return to his property to find out what was happening.

Once back at the residence, the homeowner confronted an intruder who was armed with a shotgun, authorities said. During that encounter, the suspect fired multiple shots at the resident.

The sheriff’s office reports that the resident responded with gunfire, striking the intruder. The intruder died from the injuries, and the investigation is proceeding with the incident characterized by officials as a clear-cut self-defense situation.