FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — The search for a suspect is underway in Floyd County after a shooting in the Auxier community has left a man dead.
According to Kentucky State Police, authorities responded to the Auxier bridge around 3 p.m. Friday for reports that an individual had been shot. Investigation revealed that 48-year-old Steven Adkins had suffered a fatal gunshot wound following an altercation with 67-year-old Larry Johnson.
Adkins was later pronounced dead at Highland Regional Medical Center.
Johnson reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle that was later located. After leaving the vehicle, he fled on foot near Jane Brown Branch. He was last seen wearing a blue flannel and blue jeans.
A warrant for murder has been issued for his arrest.
