Mayfield, Ky.–A Graves County man was shot early this morning after reportedly kicking in a door of a residence and gaining entry. The suspect, who was airlifted to an area hospital after the shooting, had reportedly forced his way into the same home earlier this morning.
James Page II, age 19, was arrested by Graves County deputies after he was found with a severe shotgun wound. He was airlifted to an out-of-state hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the press release from the sheriff’s office, the events began at approximately 3 a.m., when the homeowner of a residence called 911 to report that a man wearing a mask forced his way into his home while armed with a shotgun. The home is located on Ky Hwy 1710 just south of Ky Hwy 58 East. The homeowner met the suspect and the suspect reportedly fled from the area, after getting into a small sized vehicle.
Deputies responded to the area and were able to obtain some evidence left behind by the suspect.
Then again at approximately 4:45 a.m., the 74 year old resident and homeowner called 911 again reporting that a man had kicked in his door again, armed with a shotgun. The caller advised that he had shot the intruder with a shotgun after he entered his home and that the intruder had fled on foot.
Minutes later as law enforcement was arriving in the area, Mayfield Police (who had responded to assist) had located 19 year old James Page II just down the road from the residence with a severe shotgun wound to his arm in or near the roadway. Sheriff’s deputies also recovered a shotgun that had been in the suspects possession.
Mayfield-Graves County EMS treated and transported James Page II whom was later airlifted to an out of state hospital. His condition is not believed to be life threatening.
The investigation has led investigators to obtaining arrest warrants for James Page II for 1st Degree Burglary and other related charges.
The homeowner is not facing any criminal charges.
The investigation is continuing.