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Man arrested and charged for allegedly killing 80-year-old at home in Lexington

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The Fayette County Coroner has identified the person who was shot and killed on Marshall Lane in Lexington.

According to the coroner, 80-year-old Arliss Stewart was allegedly shot by the suspect, who barricaded himself in the house and refused to leave.

After entering the home, police located Stewart, who was suffering from a gunshot wound.

Lexington police say 59-year-old James Bradburn was arrested and charged with murder. According to Bradburn's arrest citation, he allegedly pulled out a gun in front of Stewart and shot a hole in the home's floor. A struggle ensued and that's when Stewart was shot with the gun, according to the citation.

Bradburn is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.

This is an ongoing investigation.

ORIGINAL:
We have a crew on the scene of a large police presence near Marshall Lane in Lexington.

Police confirm that they are working an active scene.

This is a developing story. Stay with LEX 18 as we learn more.