A resident of Texas has been indicted for murder after allegedly shooting and killing an armed intruder who entered his home last week.

The incident unfolded last Friday when Big Spring police were called to Joel Florez’s residence following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers encountered Florez, 43, along with a 40-year-old woman outside the house. Florez informed the authorities that the intruder, who had been inside the home, was injured, as reported by KOSA.

The intruder, identified as 36-year-old Phillip Lozano, had suffered several gunshot injuries and was declared dead at the location.

Florez reportedly confessed to shooting Lozano, who had been armed at the time of the break-in.

Following an investigation, Florez was charged with murder in connection with Lozano’s death. The specific evidence prompting the charges remains undisclosed, and it is not clear whether there was any prior relationship between Florez and Lozano.

Florez’s bond was set at $1 million.

[Feature Photo: Big Spring police]