Homeowner shoots, kills man outside home in NW Harris County

Officers investigate after at least one person was found dead in a home in Northwest Harris County, Monday, May 10, 2016. Officers investigate after at least one person was found dead in a home in Northwest Harris County, Monday, May 10, 2016. Photo: Michael Ciaglo | Houston Chronicle Photo: Michael Ciaglo | Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Homeowner shoots, kills man outside home in NW Harris County 1 / 8 Back to Gallery

No charges have been filed after a homeowner shot and killed a man early Monday morning outside a house in northwest Harris County.

Th shooting happened about 4:45 a.m. in the 12100 block of Oak Park Drive in the Cypress area, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

When deputies arrived at the home, they said they found a man dead at the scene, who had been shot once. His name has not been released.

The homeowner told investigators he spotted the man in his vehicle parked at the house. When he ordered the man out of the vehiclem he noticed the man appeared to have an object in is hand .

Fearing for his safety, the homeowner fired one gunshot, fatally wounding the man. No other injuries were reported.

No other details about the incident, including whether the suspect had a weapon or why he was in the vehicle, were released.

Investigators said the case will be referred to a Harris County grand jury to determine what, if any, charges will be filed in the shooting.