Yerington-area homeowner shoots, kills alleged home intruder

A Yerington[Nevada]-area homeowner shot and killed an alleged home intruder Monday morning.

After receiving a call from the homeowner, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 11:45 a.m. to Giorgi Lane in Mason Valley, southeast of Yerington.

Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation and the homeowner is cooperating. The deceased man’s name is not being released until next of kin is contacted.

The shooting was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. All parties involved have been identified and there are no outstanding suspects.