Laurel County Sheriff's office investigating a home invasion

Laurel Sheriff's Office is investigating a home invasion which occurred on Brannon Mill Road early Saturday morning.

Allegedly two male subjects, wearing masks,entered the victim’s residence at 6:30 A.M. and struck the male victim over the head with a blunt object numerous times causing serious injury .

The victim was transported by private vehicle to St. Joseph Hospital London for treatment.

During the investigation, deputies and detectives learned that the victim was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money from his wallet, and the victim’s 1998 grayish blue mustang was stolen from his residence.

The victim is identified as: Earl J. Burnette age 74 of Brannon Mill Road, London.

He is currently at the hospital being treated for serious injuries to the head.

The suspects are described as white males. Leads are being investigated and possible suspects being sought.

Sheriff’s deputies assisting on the case included: Chief Deputy Eddy Sizemore, Sgt Josh Gaylor Deputy William Bo Harris Deputy John Inman, Detective Charlie Loomis, and Detective Tommy Johnston. Also assisting was KSP Trooper Jack Riley.

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