An elderly homeowner in Houston, Texas, shot a man who allegedly broke through his front door and forced his way into his Montrose residence shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday. The unexpected confrontation quickly turned into a violent incident inside the home.

According to police, the homeowner repeatedly ordered the intruder to stop and leave the property. When the man allegedly refused to comply, the homeowner grabbed a .38-caliber handgun and fired at him, striking the suspected intruder.

Emergency responders rushed the injured man to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be in critical but stable condition. Authorities have not released the identities of either individual, and investigators say the two men apparently did not know each other before the incident.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting to determine exactly what happened. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the homeowner will face criminal charges or whether the use of deadly force will be considered legally justified under Texas law…