UPDATE: Wolfe County Schools on ‘Hard’ lockdown during shooting investigation in area

UPDATE 4: Pedro Torices has been arrested after a man hunt. He is being held at Three Forks Regional Jail.

UPDATE 3: KSP identifies the shooting suspect as Pedro Torices.

In a release, KSP said “Through the investigation, investigators determined that Pedro Torices fired a weapon striking an unknown individual. Pedro Torices had left the scene prior to law enforcement arriving. Mr. Torices is approximately 6 feet tall, 175 pounds with brown eyes. He is believed to be operating a newer model four door chevy pickup with an unknown KY temporary tag. If you have any information or observe Pedro Torices, please call the Kentucky State Police Morehead at 606-784-4127 or your local law enforcement agency.”

UPDATE 2: The Wolfe County Schools Superintendent says buses are lined up to pickup students at schools. After buses leave, parents will be able to pick up their children.

UPDATE: According to the Wolfe County Board of Education, “Bus evacuations are canceled for this evening. We will release more information on bus routes as it becomes available.”

ORIGINAL STORY:

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Several schools are on lockdown as Kentucky State Police search for a suspect, accused of a shooting in the area.

KSP confirmed to ABC36 News there is a manhunt underway, after the shooting happened at a residence in the Bethany area of Wolfe County.

Troopers say the suspect took off in a white pickup truck.

As a precautionary measure, schools were placed on lockdown as the investigation continues.

The Wolfe County Board of Education posted to its Facebook page that schools there were on a “hard lockdown” while troopers search for the suspect.

Other area schools also were placed on lockdown.

This is a developing story.  ABC36 News will have updates as we learn more information from officials.