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Retired police sergeant is shot, holds down shooter until officers arrive

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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- A retired sergeant with the Nelson County Police Department was shot early Monday morning, but managed to hold down his assailant until officers could arrive, authorities said.

It happened at a home on Sawmill Road at Boston, Ky., around 4:20 Monday morning, when 63-year-old Denver Hack, the retired sergeant, brought 68-year-old Gary Glueck some clean clothing.  Police say Glueck told them that Hack intended to report him for living in unsanitary living conditions.

Officers say that's when Glueck shot Hack.  Although he was wounded in the lower back, Hack was able to hold Glueck down and call Nelson County Dispatch. 

Hack was taken to University Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.  Glueck was arrested and charged with first degree assault.

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