JAMESTOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police say they arrested a Jamestown man on a warrant for murder Thursday afternoon.
Police initially requested the public's help in finding 18-year-old Lee Maynard who was considered armed and dangerous.
A trooper saw a man walking on US 127 in Casey County that matched Maynard's description. Maynard was arrested and charged.
According to KSP, late Wednesday night, they received a call from the Russell County 911 Center requesting help regarding finding a deceased male inside a home in Jamestown.
When troopers and detectives got to the scene, they learned 22-year-old Charles Maynard was killed from apparent gunshot wounds. Through their investigation, KSP determined that Charles Maynard had been shot by his brother, Lee Maynard. KSP says Maynard fled from the scene prior to KSP troops arriving at the home.
Maynard is being held at the Russell County Detention Center.
