HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A man died after threatening to burn his house down and open firing on Christian County deputies.
Just after midnight on Sunday, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Clark Store Sinking Fork Road, according to a news release from CCSO. The report indicated a male suspect had assaulted a victim, attempted to set the residence on fire, and discharged a firearm.
When arriving to the residents, law enforcement was able to make contact with the victim and attempted to communicate with the suspect who remained inside the home.
The man eventually shot at law enforcement several times from inside. He eventually exited the residence, continuing to shoot at deputies, who returned fire.
Hopkinsville EMS told Christian County Now that lifesaving efforts were attempted after the suspect sustained gunshot wounds, but he died on the scene. The Christian County Coroner’s office identified him as 39-year-old Patrick Martinez.
No injuries reported from deputies. The Kentucky State Police has taken over the further investigation.
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