Law enforcement says a 12-year-old boy fatally shot a man Saturday to protect his grandmother when two intruders broke into her North Carolina home.

The incident occurred when two masked men entered 73-year-old Linda Ellis’ home in Goldsboro. The pair demanded money and shot Ellis in the leg, prompting the 12-year-old to open fire.

The gunfire caused the intruders to flee, but one suspect, 19-year-old Khalil Herring, was found at a nearby intersection suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died.

Ellis was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

No information was released about the second suspect, but authorities said the investigation is ongoing.

Charges are not expected to be filed against the 12-year-old boy.