PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18)– A man has died after police say he was shot during a burglary in progress.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is investigating a residential break-in that resulted in the shooting of the suspect. They say that William Auxier entered a home on Rocky Point Road near Ky 790 Tuesday night and was confronted by the homeowner, who then opened fire on the suspect after a brief struggle.
Auxier was flown to UK Hospital and died on Friday.
Detectives are conducting interviews concerning this case with the homeowner. The case remains under investigation.