WV KNIFE AND GUN CLUB - Homeower Kills Thief

(01/14/2018)
HOMEOWNER KILLS BURGLAR - A man is dead after an apparent home invasion in Kanawha County overnight.

Timothy Dean Coker, 24, of Ripley, WV was killed during the incident.

Deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office say in the early morning hours Saturday, an 82-year-old man was working in his garage.

Coker allegedly broke into the garage through a window and threatened the homeowner.

The homeowner shot Coker, according to deputies, killing him.

No charges are expected to be filed against the homeowner.