SHERIFF: Man shot in Wayne County during suspected break-in
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Published: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Police said a man was shot during a suspected break-in attempt in Wayne County.
In a release, Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron said the shooting happened at a home off of Highway 3284 just before midnight on Saturday.
Police believe the man was attempting to forcibly enter the home when the homeowner shot him.
There was a child inside the home at the time of the suspected break-in.
The victim needed to be airlifted to the University of Kentucky Hospital for the gunshot wound.
There were no other injuries.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation.
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