HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A home burglary suspect was shot and killed early Sunday morning after breaking into a home, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).

At 12:24 p.m., the HCSO Communications Center received a call that a person had broken into a home in the 3000 block of Double D Ranch Trail in Ruskin.

When deputies arrived on scene, they found the suspect dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

Detectives learned that the homeowner’s adult son shot the suspect after he entered the home.

“Imagine the fear of being woken up in the middle of the night by a stranger invading your home,” Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “This is every homeowner’s worst fear, a dangerous and reckless person breaking in, showing a complete disregard for the safety and security of others. Our thoughts are with this family as they recover from the trauma of this event.”

This is an active investigation.