Arrest made in connection to deadly shooting in Leslie Co.

UPDATE 11/12/2018:

ESSIE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Officials say Dustin Stidham, the man wanted in connection with the murder of Paige Murphy, has been arrested.

State Police say they received information advising that Stidham was at a home on Lower McIntosh Road in Leslie County.

According to police Stidham was located in a wooded area near the home on Lower McIntosh Road, and he was taken into custody.

Stidham was lodged in the Leslie County Detention Center, according to detectives.

11/8/2018

ESSIE, Ky. (WTVQ)- The search for an accused killer in Leslie County led to the public school system to cancel classes Friday in the county.

Investigators say a call was made to police Thursday saying a woman had been found unresponsive in a home on Weeping Cherry Lane. When troopers arrived, they say the woman had suffered a gunshot wound.

Through investigation, troopers determined that Dustin Stidham and Paige Murphy were involved in a dispute when Stidham shot Murphy. They say Stidham left the scene in a 2002 Ford Taurus.

The Leslie County deputy coroner pronounced 28-year-old Paige Murphy dead at the scene.

State Police say an autopsy will be performed at the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort.

Stidham is described as 32 years old, 5’9″, 150 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, last seen wearing a camouflage jacket and jeans.

State Police say he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached if seen.

Anyone with information concerning the location of Dustin Stidham is urged to contact KSP Post 13 at 606-435-6069.