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Murder in Adair Co., KY: Man is run over, shot in head

Alleged murderer arrested after short chase on foot. For brief time, KY 80 East, around junction with Christine Road, was shut down, according to reports CM has received.
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of area where incident occurred -CM

By TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

ADAIR CO, KY (Tuesday 2011-06-07) - At 5:52pmCT, Post 15 received a call to respond to 5941 Russell Springs Road in Eastern Adair County. Upon arrival troopers discovered 61 year old Michael Cowan of Columbia with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Cowan had also been run over with a vehicle prior to the shooting. Cowan was pronounced dead at the scene by the Adair County Coroner's Office.

Troopers arrested 43 year old Jeffery D. McGaha of Columbia, KY, who had abandoned his vehicle and left on foot a short distance from the scene. McGaha was charged with 1st degree murder and lodged in the Adair County Jail. The investigation is ongoing by Detective Russell Decker.

Story courtesy TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. Thanks also to Dispatcher Chad Bivens




This story was posted on 2011-06-08 04:03:49
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