Armed neighbor threatens to shoot in London KY, London KY
WeaponsA 70-year-old man reported that his armed neighbor threatened to shoot him. The caller is also armed and said he would shoot if the neighbor comes onto his property. Law enforcement advised him to stay inside and avoid contact until they arrive.
Audio|Source: Laurel County and City Fire, Rescue, Police, and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Okay, for you, so I've got a complaint in Fariston.
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Bree.
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Go ahead.
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It's a terroristic threatening complaint at near Fariston Rd.
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The caller is that he is 70 years old.
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He has a neighbor that lives on the hill behind him that he's not spoke to in many years.
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He advised that he received a phone call from this neighbor.
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Neighbors apparently made threats to come down the hill to his property and shoot him to kill him.
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Great.
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Go ahead.
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The caller's advises he spoke to the sheriff's department.
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He didn't get the result of what she desired.
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He's requesting contact from a trooper. He wants somebody to make contact with the neighbor.
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Both parties are believed to be armed at this time. He stated he has a firearm and he's going to shoot the man if he shows up on his property regardless of the law. He says he has nothing to lose.
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Greg.
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Go ahead.
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I have told him to put the firearm up, block the door, stay inside,
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and not make contact to anybody on or around the property or what have you in regards to this until he makes contact with law enforcement advising to put the firearm up.
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I don't think that stuck.
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I just use extreme caution. He's 70 years old. He seemed fairly well put together mentally.
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But he's upset with his neighbor.
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I don't want somebody getting hurt going out there.
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Location mentioned:
Near Fariston Rd, London, KY 40744
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