A home intruder was shot and killed in Cherokee Village early Wednesday evening.
The intruder had entered the home located on Katta Drive through a sliding door located at the back of the residence.
The elderly home owner suspecting his wife had arrived home from church, then heard a man’s voice and retrieved a handgun from his bedroom.
The homeowner stated he backed into the corner of his bedroom and told the intruder to “stop” which he did not do. As the intruder advanced toward the homeowner, he fired multiple shots, killing the intruder.
The incident is still under investigation at this time.
No arrests have been made.
The body is being sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for identification.
The incident is being investigated by the Cherokee Village Police Department, Sharp County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police.
Monte Lane
Chief of Police
Cherokee Village Police Dept.
