One man shot after burglary of Lexington home
Lexington police say that at around 3:48 AM on Sunday morning, they received a call for a possible burglary on the 100 block of Wittland Lane.
Published: Mar. 26, 2023 at 8:11 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One man is in the hospital after police say he broke into a Lexington home.
Lexington police say that at around 3:48 AM on Sunday morning, they received a call for a possible burglary on the 100 block of Wittland Lane.
When police arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The preliminary investigation shows that the man broke into the home and was shot by the homeowner soon after. He was then transferred to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers have cited the suspect for burglary, public intoxication, and criminal mischief.
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