A murder suspect on the run since Sunday has been captured.
Kentucky State Police said troopers conducted a welfare check on 43-year-old Joshua L. Dooley, of Mt. Vernon, at approximately 5:25 Sunday evening. Upon arriving at his home on Goochland Cave Road, police found him deceased from “gunshot wounds.”
During the investigation, law enforcement developed a suspect, 49-year-old Clayton D. Cox, of Mt. Vernon, who had fled the scene.
At 9:15 Monday night, state police said Cox had been captured. No other details were released.
The investigation is ongoing and being led by KSP Det. Ryan Loudermilk.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
