One dead after reported robbery attempt in Laurel County
LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) – One man is dead after an alleged attempted robbery at a Laurel County store.
According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, an attempted robbery was reported at the Bait Bucket store south of London around 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19.
Deputies were told 32-year-old Jacob Vann entered the store saying he wanted money and implying he had a weapon. An employee fired a gun at Vann when he allegedly assaulted another employee. Vann was killed by the gunfire.
A third employee was hit in the side by a stray bullet. She was treated at the scene and taken to UK Medical Center in Lexington
Beaumont woman shoots, kills ex-boyfriend breaking into her home,
BEAUMONT, Texas — A woman shot and killed her ex-boyfriend who was trying to break into her home Friday evening, Beaumont Police said.
Beaumont Police officers responded to a call about a burglary at 6:06 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 in the 3200 block of Cartwright Street in the South End neighborhood.
The caller told 911 dispatch that her ex-boyfriend was breaking into her home, Officer Haley Morrow said. Then she fired a gun and hit the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, she said.
Jefferson County Precinct One Justice of the Peace Ben Collins, Sr. said the man had a gunshot wound to the chest and was from Georgia. He said the homeowner fired one shot which struck the man in the chest and he has ordered an autopsy.
Officials will release the man’s name after the family has been notified.