UPDATE: Nov. 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Kentucky State Police report that 60-year-old Steven Girtley was arrested in connection to a murder investigation in Franklin County.
On Nov. 10, KSP responded to the area of Flat Creek Road and, when arriving on the scene, police found 36-year-old Justin Girtley dead from a gunshot wound.
KSP has been attempting to locate Steven Girtley, who allegedly fled from the scene before police arrived.
According to KSP, Girtley was arrested on Thursday just before 1:30 a.m. inside a barn on his property in Franklin County.
KSP says that he is lodged in the Franklin County Detention Center and charged with murder.
Original Story:
A search for a suspect is underway in Franklin County following the November 9 shooting and death of 36-year-old Justin Girtley.
According to Kentucky State Police, authorities responded to an area of Flat Creek Road in response to an altercation between Justin Girtley and Steven Girtley. When they arrived, Justin was located with a gunshot wound, and Steven had fled the residence.
Justin Girtley was pronounced dead by the Franklin County Coroner.
KSP confirmed that the two are related. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office reports that 60-year-old Steven Girtley was last seen leaving the area wearing camouflage clothing. He is approximately 185 pounds and six feet tall, with a gray beard and blue eyes.
Law enforcement are still searching the area. Those with information are encouraged to contact KSP Post 12 at 502-227-2221.
