Masked intruder stabbed after breaking into home in southwest Louisville, police say

A masked intruder allegedly stabbed a homeowner after breaking into a residence in southwest Louisville on Friday night, according to Louisville police and a WLKY report. The incident occurred in an area police described as part of the city’s southwest section, where officers later responded to the scene to investigate the circumstances of the attack.

Police said the intruder was masked when he entered the home and that the homeowner was stabbed during the confrontation. WLKY reported that after being attacked, the homeowner fought back, stabbing the attacker in return.

In the account provided to WLKY, police said the intruder then fled the scene following the stabbing. Officers responded to the neighborhood to locate the suspect and begin an investigation into how the intruder entered the home and what led to the physical confrontation.

The report said the homeowner was able to take action during the incident, which resulted in the attacker being stabbed as well. Police did not indicate in the report summary whether the attacker was captured or whether any arrests were made as of the initial reporting.

Investigators are continuing to review what happened before and during the break-in, including whether the intruder entered through a forced entry or another route. Police also said they are treating the case as an ongoing investigation.

More details about injuries, any charges, and the status of the suspect were not included in the initial report summary, according to WLKY. Residents in the area are likely to see additional police activity as detectives pursue leads tied to the alleged break-in and stabbing.