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RCMP remain at the scene of a shooting on St. Margaret's Bay Road. (Craig Paisley/CBC)

A 20-year-old man who fought with two masked intruders was killed when a gun was fired during the incident at a home near Halifax on Sunday night.

Jason Dockrill, of Lakeside, was killed as he struggled with the intruders, RCMP spokesman Cpl. Scott MacRae said.

MacRae said a suspect has been released and charges are pending upon completion of the police investigation.

A significant amount of cash and marijuana was seized from the home, during the investigation, MacRae said.

RCMP said two males wearing masks broke into a house on St. Margaret's Bay Road in Lakeside at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday.

Meanwhile, investigators are looking for two suspects in the break-in.

The property was blocked off with yellow tape Monday morning as police continued to investigate.

This story has been modified due to a subsequent police investigation. Sept. 23, 2011 l 12:50 p.m. AT

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