A suspected burglar was shot and killed by an Anaheim homeowner after he was spotted on a security camera attempting to break into the homeowner’s vehicle Saturday morning, Jan. 25, authorities said.

Anaheim police received a call about 2:30 a.m. of a shooting that took place in the 800 block of South Westchester Drive, Sgt. Shane Carringer said.

Officers learned the homeowner had spotted the suspected burglar on his security camera and went outside to confront him, Carringer said.

At some point during the confrontation, the homeowner shot the alleged burglary suspect. Police have not said what specifically led to the shooting.

The suspect, identified by police as 20-year-old Malik Mustafa Shwiat of Anaheim, was taken to a hospital, but died of his injuries, Carringer said.

Homicide detectives were investigating and the homeowner was being cooperative, police said. The homeowner, whose name was not released, has not been arrested.

Detectives said a second person was with Shwiat at the time of the shooting and were attempting to identify and locate that person.

Police activity in the West Anaheim neighborhood of single-family homes came as a surprise as neighbors awakened on a quiet Saturday morning. Most said they weren’t aware of what had happened until they saw police vehicles and yellow tape on the street.

The neighborhood is quiet and many of the homes are occupied by residents who have been there for decades, said neighbor Jill Kline, 64.

“Most have been here for a long time and their kids are gone,” she said.

The home believed to be where the shooting took place is owned by a family who neighbors described as a nice, young couple with two children.

Shwiat had previous convictions for misdemeanor vandalism, possession of nitrous oxide and identity theft, according to court records.

Anyone who may have seen or heard the shooting, or is aware of vehicle break-ins near the area, is urged to call Anaheim police at 714-765-1900.