Alleged intruder shot, killed in Harrodsburg home invasion identified by coroner

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — A 36-year-old man was shot and killed during an alleged home invasion in Harrodsburg early Friday morning, according to the Mercer County Deputy Coroner.

Mercer County Deputy Coroner Dan Eades identified the individual as Daniel Hyatt. Eades said Hyatt was shot by the homeowner during what investigators are treating as a home invasion.

Harrodsburg Police Department responded to the shooting Friday morning and found Hyatt with a gunshot wound. Officers performed life-saving measures, but Hyatt was pronounced dead at the scene by the Mercer County Coroner’s Office.

Police said the incident is isolated and there is no threat to the public. The Harrodsburg Police Department continues to investigate the shooting.