Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting in Guthrie

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Guthrie.

Troopers say they were called around 9:20 a.m. on March 8 after reports of a man lying in the roadway on Springmont Circle with apparent gunshot wounds.

Investigators say 24-year-old Evan Hall of Guthrie died at the scene. A second victim was also found injured.

According to Kentucky State Police, 24-year-old Jerell Edmonds of Elkton has been arrested and charged with murder, fourth-degree assault, and possession of marijuana.

Edmonds is being held in the Todd County Jail.

Troopers say the investigation remains ongoing.

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