HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – A Hartford man suffered a heart attack soon after he fatally shot an intruder trying to burglarize his apartment, police said.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the city’s South Green neighborhood Thursday night and found the gunshot victim on an exterior deck of an apartment, police said.

He was identified as Ralph Colon, 56, of Hartford. Colon, who was shot in the abdomen, died Friday morning at Hartford Hospital.

Police say he tried to burglarize the apartment.

Officers investigating the shooting forced their way into the apartment and found the resident, a 64-year-old man who appeared to be overwhelmed. Police have not identified him.

He dropped a hand gun, cooperated with police and was taken into custody.

He suffered a heart attack as he was interviewed by police and was taken to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. His condition was unavailable, The Hartford Courant reported. No charges have been filed, police said.