Monticello, IA Break-in Leads to Man's Death

According to our reporting partner at KWWL, a man involved in a home break-in in Monticello died after being shot by the person who lives there earlier this week.

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According to a report from police, Jones County Dispatch received a call of an in-progress break-in at 309 South Sycamore. The call came in just before 2am on Wednesday (1/11) morning and a Monticello Police officer was dispatched to the scene.

Credit: Google Maps 309 South Sycamore, Monticello, IA

Prior to law enforcement arrival, the homeowner armed himself with a firearm. The intruder gained access to the residence and confronted the homeowner. The homeowner fired the weapon at the intruder. The intruder, identified as 30-year-old Pattrick Michael O'Brine, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was transferred to the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner.

The homeowner has been identified as 44-year-old Scotty Allen Harden. Harden and his 10-year-old son, who was at home during the incident, were unharmed. The incident remains under investigation by the Monticello Police Department. Monticello Ambulance, the Jones County Sheriff's Office, and Anamosa Police also responded to the scene. Watch here for more updates.

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