After breaking into a Decatur home on Sunday evening, a man was shot and killed by an occupant within the residence.

According to authorities, the incident took place in the 1200 block of 22nd Avenue SW, with officers from the Decatur Police Department responding to the scene just after 7:30 p.m. The suspect in the attempted burglary was pronounced dead at the scene, with multiple apparent gunshot wounds visible.

Law enforcement has said the shooter is cooperating and that no charges are expected at this time.

Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn said the suspect's name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Findings from the case will be handed over to the Morgan County District Attorney’s Office for a grand jury consideration.

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