A man who said he shot and killed burglars breaking into his home has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder of two teenagers.

According to the Morrison County sheriff’s office:

Police responded to a home around 1 p.m. in the 14000 block of Elm Street, north of Little Falls, on reports of suspicious activity Friday afternoon, Nov. 23.

Upon arrival, police were met by Byron David Smith, 64, who told them he had shot and killed two people who were breaking into his home the day before around noon.

Deputies found the bodies of a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman in the basement of the home.

“A person has every right to defend themselves and their homes, even employing deadly force if necessary,” said Michel Wetzel, Morrison County sheriff. But the sheriff said circumstances of this incident led deputies to believe Smith went beyond that point.

The two teens’ identities had not been released as of Saturday evening, but a Facebook page had been set up in memory of Nick Brady and Haile Kifer and was filled with messages of sympathy from friends.

Smith was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, with charges expected to be filed Monday. He is expected to make his first appearance in court Monday.