An alleged home intruder was shot and killed early Friday in Burke County.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2902 Flat Gap Road in Valdese after a report of shots fired around 3 am.
37-year old Howard Gene Cook was located at the scene deceased of an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators say Cook had broken into the residence. He found a gun in the home according to a news release. The homeowner was armed as well and fired a shot that struck Cook.
The investigation is ongoing.