87-year-old man dies from stab wounds, suspect in custody

MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An 87-year-old man has died after being found stabbed in a road, and his car stolen in McCreary County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies say Roland Sumler, 87, was found lying in the road near Barren Fork with multiple stab wounds on Sunday. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

According to the sheriff’s office, 51-year-old William Shadoan was arrested after allegedly leading state police troopers on a chase in Sumler’s stolen car.

Investigators say Shadoan has been charged with murder and robbery. The case remains under investigation.