From WLEX of July 21, 2009
Intruder Fatally Shot By Homeowner In Garrard County
Police are investigating after they say a man was shot to death early Tuesday morning while trying to break into a home in Garrard County.
The incident happened at about 12:45 a.m. at a home on Old Richmond Road. Kentucky State Police said Dallas Richard Helton, 40, had broken into the back of the home, and was shot once in the chest by the homeowner, Herlin McQuerry, 67. Helton stumbled out to the driveway where police said he died.
Police said McQuerry also fired a shot at the alleged getaway car being driven by Tonya Fowler, 35, of Berea. She was later arrested and charged with complicity to commit burglary second degree.
Helton's 17-year-old son was also in the vehicle. Police questioned him, but have not charged him.
Helton's family claims they were looking at rental property. However, Kentucky State Police said Helton was wearing a black ski mask and armed with a crowbar. Police added McQuerry's house was not listed for rent.
No charges will be filed against McQuerry in the case.
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