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Man shoots at would-be burglar in Laurel County

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Posted: Mon 5:13 PM, Dec 26, 2011

A man watching his brother's home in Laurel County during the holidays ended up shooting at a man who tried to break-in.

It happened on Joe Hooker Lane near London Saturday night.

Officials at the sheriff's office says the man fired his gun when the would be burglar pointed a gun at him.

The suspect ran off toward the woods, leaving a trail of blood behind.

So far, investigators have not found him.


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