Alleged intruder shot dead by Houston resident Killing happens as Hurricane Harvey approaches

An alleged intruder was shot dead by a home resident in Houston's Greater East End early Saturday.

Authorities received a call about the incident around 3 a.m., according to the Houston Police Department's homicide division.

A person reportedly attempting to enter a home in the 6900 block of Avenue T was shot and killed by someone inside.

As of 5 a.m., HPD investigators remained on the scene.