Crime & Safety

(UPDATED) News Nearby: Death of Intruder by Homeowner Under Investigation

Washington County Coroner Tim Warco said the man died from a single gunshot wound early Thursday.

The Washington County Coroner has identified the man shot and killed by a Centerville resident after he "awoke hearing forcible entry being made into his home."

Washington County Coroner Tim Warco said the cause of death for Elijah J. Malanosky, 30, was a single gunshot wound, and that he was pronounced dead at 6:04 a.m. Thursday.

The manner of death is pending an autopsy, Warco said. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Thursday according to a release.

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State police are investigating.

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