Alleged Intruder Dies at Scene After Homeowner Opens Fire

An alleged intruder died at the scene early Friday after a Harrodsburg, Kentucky, homeowner opened fire on him.

Officers were dispatched to the residence around 5:00 a.m., WKYT noted.

LEX18 reported that Mercer County Deputy Coroner Dan Eades identified the deceased suspect as 36-year-old Daniel Hyatt.

Responding officers found Hyatt suffering from a gunshot wound and “performed life-saving measures,” but he succumbed to his injuries.

The Lexington Herald-Leader pointed out that “police described the shooting as an isolated incident, and said there is no threat to the public.”

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