South Carolina Self-Defense Shooting: Home Invader Shot After Warning :: 07/31/2014

TAMASSEE, S.C. —Investigators with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office say they have determined a shooting that happened on Tuesday was self-defense.

Deputies said the shooting happened on Burrell Drive.

They said according to witnesses, Bradley Payne was standing outside a home threatening the homeowner.

According to deputies, the homeowner got a gun and yelled at Payne to not enter the home.

They said Payne jerked open the screen door and entered the home and the homeowner shot Payne in the hip.

Deputies said the homeowner called 911.

No charges will be filed, deputies said.