3 armed robbers shot after entering Eastern Kentucky home, police say. 1 dead.
Three men trying to rob a home in Estill County overnight were shot, resulting in death and life-threatening injuries, according to Kentucky State Police.
The three men were armed when they entered the Irvine residence on Richmond Road, according to KSP. The home was occupied by two people, according to police. An altercation ensued and multiple shots were fired.
All three of the accused attempted robbers were shot, state police said. James Baker, a 26-year-old Mallie resident, died on scene, according to KSP. Baker’s name was not initially released because he didn’t have any identification on him, according to KSP.
Two others were taken to University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries, according to police.
The residents of the home were not hurt in the altercation, according to WKYT. State police didn’t know if the alleged robbers and the residents of the home knew each other, Trooper Robert Purdy told WKYT.
No charges had been filed, according to state police. Authorities were not looking for any additional suspects, but the investigation was ongoing.
This story was originally published October 6, 2020 at 11:01 AM.