Kentucky State Police Conducts Murder Investigation In Rockcastle County

***UPDATE***

KSP Post 11 London arrested Clayton D. Cox for Murder and Tampering with physical evidence. This case is still under investigation by Detective Ryan Loudermilk.

Original News Release below:

LIVINGSTON, KY – (April 29, 2024) – On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at approximately 5:25 PM, Kentucky State Police, London Post was notified by Rockcastle County 911 of a welfare check on Goochland Cave Road in Rockcastle County.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as Joshua L. Dooley, 43, of Mount Vernon, Ky.  Mr. Dooley was pronounced deceased by the Rockcastle County Coroner.  Mr. Dooley has been taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

As a result of the investigation, KSP Detectives are currently attempting to locate a person of interest, Clayton D. Cox, 49, of Mount Vernon, Ky.  Please do not attempt to approach Mr. Cox.  KSP believes him to be armed and dangerous.

If you have any information concerning this ongoing investigation, please contact Post 11, London at (606)-878-6622 or dial 911.

The investigation is continuing by Post 11 Detective Ryan Loudermilk.  He was assisted at the scene by Post 11 personnel, Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office, Rockcastle County EMS and Rockcastle County Coroner.

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