Intruder Shot in Stone County

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A shooting in Stone County involved a homeowner and an alleged intruder just after midnight Friday.  According to the report from the sheriff’s office-the homeowner called authorities saying someone was attempting to break into their home who was intoxicated and making threats and that the man had a gun. Then moments later shots were fired as the homeowner was still on the phone with police. When deputies arrived at the home, a deceased man was found lying on the floor inside the home with the front door open.  The alleged intruder had a rifle on the floor next to him.  His identity has not yet been released. It was determined that the man had entered the home without invitation. The homeowner was not injured. An investigation continues.