A Boyle County man is behind bars after police say he stabbed his own nephew several times. The incident happened Saturday evening on York Lane in Junction City.
Police say 49-year-old Shawn Hobbs was arguing with his nephew, 23-year-old Brandon Hobbs inside their home. According to investigators, Brandon Hobbs left the home to get a taser, which he then used on his uncle. That’s when police say Shawn Hobbs grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed his nephew in the chest 3 times.
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Shawn Hobbs told officers the assault was in self defense. Brandon Hobbs was airlifted to UK Trauma Center and his current condition is unclear.
Shawn Hobbs was charged with assault and is currently in the Boyle County Detention Center.
