Elliott said Collins was supposed to be released to police; however, due to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, officers were not notified and Collins left the hospital. He was later located in Burgin during a traffic stop.
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Eric Collins, 48, entered the home about 3 p.m. but, unfortunately, “he picked the wrong house,” said Boyle County Sheriff Marty Elliott.
The homeowner, Jesse Smith, is an outdoorsman and veteran who said he was considered an expert marksman when he was in the military.
Smith, who had been away from home Sunday, returned to find a truck belonging to Collins in the driveway.
Removing the keys from the truck, Smith armed himself and went toward the house. Trying the front door, he noted that the deadbolt was still locked, but the handle was unlocked, which was unusual.
Smith said the deadbolt requires a key to open it from the inside, as well as from the outside, meaning Collins was unable to use the door as an exit.
Traveling around the exterior of the home, Smith discovered Collins, who was attempting to escape through a window. Collins showed Smith his arm, which was severely cut during his attempted escape.
Having already typed 911 in his phone, Smith called the emergency line and spoke with dispatch.
A self-described “gun advocate,” Smith never had to fire on Collins. He said he didn’t want to harm the man but had determined he was not going to be a victim.
“People have asked why I didn’t shoot him. I didn’t feel threatened,” Smith said.
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