A 52-year-old North Platte man is dead after he entered a home in Jefferson County, Colorado, and was shot by the homeowner.

According to a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Garry Lieberth entered the home just west of Denver last Friday.

The man who lived at the house told authorities that he was sleeping that morning, when he was awoken by the sound of a dog barking in his yard.

He said as he came down the staircase, he observed a man, later identified as Lieberth, entering the home through the “doggie door.”

Authorities say the homeowner yelled at Lieberth, and told him to stop.

When Lieberth refused, the man ran to his bedroom and retrieved a firearm.

That is when Lieberth reportedly advanced up the staircase and confronted the owner.

A struggle then ensued, at which time the victim fired his weapon twice, striking Lieberth in the head and leg.

The victim then ran to a neighbor’s house and contacted law enforcement.

The Sheriff’s Office says Lieberth has family in the Denver area, but they are not sure why Lieberth picked that particular home, or entered the residence.

The homeowner told deputies he did not know Lieberth.  No charges will be filed.

“Based on the totality of the circumstances, and the victim’s right to defend himself in his home, the victim was not arrested and will not be charged with a crime,” the release said.

A drug screen will be completed to determine if Lieberth was under the influence of any substance.