A Florida teen fatally shot his 12-year-old brother because he mistook the boy for a home invader, according to police in Orlando.

The older boy, 16, was home alone on Friday when the younger sibling arrived at the house. Concerned that someone had broken in, the older boy picked up a gun, ABC News reports.

“He heard some noises and he called out for his brother and he didn’t answer and so then his brother startled him,” said Orlando Police Department Detective Mike Moreschi, according to WFTV.

Realizing his mistake, the older brother immediately called authorities.

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