Suspected Burglar Shot and Killed In Knox County
An attempted burglary led to a fatal shooting in Knox county, according to authorities.
Kentucky State Police said it started when a man was spotted breaking into a van on Morris Branch Road at around 12 a.m.
A neighbor called the homeowner and both grabbed their guns, called police and confronted the man.
Police said the three got into an altercation and the man was shot.
He was taken to a hospital in Barbourville where he later died.
Police said no one has been arrested.
Kentucky State Police said it started when a man was spotted breaking into a van on Morris Branch Road at around 12 a.m.
A neighbor called the homeowner and both grabbed their guns, called police and confronted the man.
Police said the three got into an altercation and the man was shot.
He was taken to a hospital in Barbourville where he later died.
Police said no one has been arrested.
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