Intruder shot and killed after breaking into West Palm Beach [Florida] home
The attempted burglary happened early Saturday morning

West Palm Beach police say an intruder was shot and killed after breaking into a home while a couple was sleeping.

The incident happened around 4 a.m. in the 500 block of Avon Road. Police say a man broke into the home through a window while the couple was inside asleep. When the intruder turned on the bedroom light, it awakened the couple and a verbal confrontation ensued.

Officials say the homeowner shot the intruder, who was then transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The couple was not injured.