UPDATE: Foul play suspected in Washington Co. death investigation

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (WTVQ) -Investigators say foul play is suspected in a Washington Co. death investigation.

An autopsy performed Tuesday at the State Medical Examiner’s office in Louisville revealed that 53-year-old Shane E. Thomason of Lancaster died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Investigators say they were called to the Washington Co. Livestock Center just before 3:00 p.m. Monday, following a 911 call reporting a possible shooting.

Thomason was taken to University of Louisville Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.