Police: Homeowner shoots, kills man attempting to break into home in Essex

BALTIMORE - Baltimore County police are investigating a shooting death in Essex.

Officers responded around 9:45 p.m. to the 1000 block of Middlesex Road. A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds.

Police said he died at the scene.

Investigators believe an armed person attempted to break into a home when the homeowner fired his gun, striking the man.

Anyone with information or surveillance video is asked to call police at 410-307-2020.