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OPD: Burglary suspect escapes bullet, arrested

New Media Producer: Rachel Chambliss

A burglary suspect is behind bars after nearly being shot by a homeowner.

Owensboro Police say 30-year-old Eric Brown unlawfully entered the home of Donald Oakley on Cullen Avenue around 2:30 Wednesday morning.

Investigators say Brown had earlier assaulted Oakley's adult daughter at a different home. Police say Brown threatened the homeowner who fired a 9mm handgun at Brown but missed.

Brown was later arrested on a long list of charges.

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