Kentucky State Police investigating double murder in Bourbon County; suspect in custody

BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a double murder in Bourbon County after two adults were found dead Thursday, according to a news release from KSP.

Bourbon County Dispatch initially received the call before contacting KSP for assistance. Responding officers discovered two deceased adults—a male and a female—at the scene. Their identities have not been released.

KSP says a male suspect was located at the Rowan/Carter County line by a trooper and was taken into custody without incident.

Authorities report that the investigation is ongoing.

No further details have been released.