ROMULUS, Mich. -- An intruder was fatally shot by a homeowner in a Romulus house Friday morning.

The shooting occurred at about 12:20 a.m. at a home located in the 15000 block of Oakbrook Street, according to Romulus police.

The armed man broke into the house, and was confronted by the awakened homeowner, Local 4 reported. The suspect fired shots, and the homeowner returned two shots, according to the station's report.

An autopsy was expected to be performed on the suspect. His name was not released.

There was no information available as to whether the homeowner -- whose name was also not released -- will face charges.

Police continue to investigate the shooting, and a possible connection to a neighboring vacant home where a back door was found open, Local 4 reported.