An eastern Kentucky man has been jailed after shooting and killing his mother.
Kentucky State Police said troopers responded to a domestic disturbance on Monday afternoon at a residence on Old Wagner Station Road in Pikeville.
Upon arriving at the scene, trooper encountered a male inside the residence who began making threats toward law enforcement. The Kentucky State Police Special Response Team was then summoned to the scene.
After several hours of negotiating, 59-year-old Alex L. Yuhas was taken into custody.
The ensuing investigation showed the Yuhas had shot and killed his mother, 75-year-old Paulette Mullins, of Pikeville, during a domestic dispute, state police said.
Yuhas was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center where he was charged with murder (domestic violence), third-degree terroristic threatening and third-degree assault (officer transporting inmate).
Kentucky State Police was assisted at the scene by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Coal Run Police Department and Pike County Emergency Management.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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