[Academy] [Cold Cases] [Commercial Vehicle Enforcement] [Commissioner's Office] [Concealed Deadly Weapons] [Contacting the KSP] [Core Values] [Crime & Traffic Information] [Fallen Trooper Memorial] [FAQs] [Forensic Laboratories] [Forms/Downloads] [Highway Safety] [History of the KSP] [Home Page] [Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force] [Kentucky's Most Wanted] [Links to Other Websites] [Missing Children] [News Releases] [Organization] [Post Locations] [Recruitment] [Sex Offender Registry] [Special Enforcement Troop] [Trooper Island]
[Return to Kentucky State Police Main Website]

For other Kentucky Government sites visit: [Kentucky.gov]

Home > Post > Post 15 > Post 15 News Release > 2008 News Releases > News Release

Update to the Murder Investigation in Metcalfe County

Date of News Release: 01/30/08

(Columbia, KY) - On January 29, 2008, around 7:17 p.m., the Kentucky State Police in Columbia was notified about a shooting at 33 Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Road, Edmonton, Kentucky. EMS units responded to the scene and transported the victim to Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, where he was pronounced dead by the Adair County Coroner Rick Wilson.

The deceased has been identified as John Auburn Smith, W/M, age 46, of Mefcalfe County. Another individual at the scene was transported to Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg for treatment.

This case is being investigated by Detective B.J. Burton, Detective Kevin Hunt and Sergeant Bobby Sullivan.

Original Press Release Below:

Date of News Release: 01/30/08

(Columbia, KY) - The Kentucky State Police in Columbia is currently investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday night in Metcalfe County.

The victim was transported by EMS to Westlake Regional Hospital where he was later pronounced dead by the Adair County Coroner.

An autopsy will be conducted Wednesday morning (1/30/08).

The case is being investigated by Det. BJ Burton, Det. Kevin Hunt, Sgt. Rob Winsett, and Sgt. Bobby Sullivan.

Contact Information for the Kentucky State Police

This page was last modified on:

About this site | Feedback | Privacy | Disclaimer | Individuals with Disabilities
Copyright © 2002-2012 Kentucky State Police, all rights reserved