Homeowner killed when multiple people force their way into house in east Harris County

A homeowner was shot and killed by intruders just before noon Friday in east Harris County.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a tweet that authorities responded to a call in the 2400 block of Orange Blossom in the Highlands area.

Gonzalez said that multiple people forced their way into a home and shot a man inside.

The victim died at the scene.

A view from SkyEye showed multiple law enforcement vehicles on the street in front of the home as well as crime scene tape. People started to gather outside in the grass.

*story by ABC 13 Houston