The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Thursday evening shooting death of a 43-year-old man by a homeowner, who authorities say was in his legal right to be armed, according to an initial investigation.

Around 6 p.m. on Thursday, Gibson County deputies responded to a shooting at 73 Oak Grove Rd in Milan, TN and found the man laying in the carport.

The homeowners said the man wanted to enter the home even though they didn't know him, according to the initial report. A confrontation ensued, and the 31-year-old male homeowner shot the man.

He was pronounced dead at Milan Emergency Room, and his body was sent to the medical examiner’s office for an autopsy.

The sheriff’s office is still investigating and conducting interviews. District Attorney General Garry Brown will review the investigation once complete and will determine the outcome.

Lasherica Thornton is The Jackson Sun's education reporter. Reach her at 731-343-9133 or by email atlthornton@jacksonsun.com. Follow her on Twitter: @LashericaT