Police in DeLand, Florida, said a male knocked on the back door of a residence in the 100 block of Voorhis Street on Monday, WOFL-TV reported .

A woman inside the home opened the door, thinking it was a delivery, police told the station.

'Unfortunately, for the invader, you have a right to protect your home. You have a right to protect your life.'

However, police told WOFL the male at the door was brandishing a gun — and forced his way into the home.

But another man inside the home — believed to be the woman’s husband — grabbed a gun of his own and ordered the intruder multiple times to drop his weapon, police told the station.

Authorities said when the intruder refused to obey the commands, the homeowner shot the intruder in the chest, WOFL reported.

The intruder fled the home, th

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