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Kentucky Self-Defense: Police: Shooter apparently acted in self-defense before killing man in Lexington :: 08/09/2018

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Fayette County Coroner says that a man who was shot several times at an apartment building on Constitution Street has died.

According to the coroner, the victim is 34-year-old Shawn Michael Woods. He was rushed to UK Medical Center following the shooting, but died just after 7:30 a.m.

Lexington police say the shooting happened around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday. The person who shot Woods lived in the apartment complex.

Investigators believe Woods was breaking into multiple apartments throughout the morning after talking to witnesses.

A neighboring business owner told WKYT he had several run-ins with Woods in the last few days.

Police haven’t identified the man who shot woods. While they haven’t filed charges they say the shooting is still under investigation.

WKYT has a crew at the scene and will bring you updates on WKYT and WKYT.com. You can also download our free app (Apple or Android) for any breaking details.

http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Lexington-police-investigate-reported-shooting-490337041.html

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