KSP: Worker Critically Wounded Trying to Collect Debt

GREENVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – State Police say an employee of Aarons Rent-A-Center is in critical condition after being shot trying to collect on an overdue account in Muhlenberg County.

Investigators say 74-year old Cornelius Walker, of Greenville, shot 51-year old Michael McCool, of Madisonville, when McCool went to Walker’s home to try to collect on a delinquent account.

State Police say McCool was airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Investigators say Walker was lodged in the Muhlenberg County Detention Center after being arrested and charged with assault.