(CP) – Khyler Edman, a 15-year-old Florida boy who police say fought to the death to protect his 5-year-old sister during a home invasion, is now being hailed a hero by family while hundreds continued to donate thousands of dollars to help with the cost of his burial. Charlotte County Police said in a news release that at about 4 p.m. on Sept. 26, they got reports of an injured white male walking in the streets. As they responded to the call, another report was made of an unidentified male trying to enter a home. The
injured man who attempted to elude police was identified as Ryan Clayton Cole, 27, after he was caught. It was quickly noticed that Cole was suffering from several stab wounds on his hand and side and was rushed to a hospital for medical treatment. While canvassing the neighborhood where Cole was found, police later discovered that another burglary had happened at a home where the teenager was found dead. “A deceased juvenile was located in that home. An additional juvenile was located in the residence, uninjured. READ MORE