UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Morehead Investigates Murder in Bath County

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Owingsville, Ky. (July 25, 2022) – Christopher “Rooster” Turner has been located and arrested. Mr. Turner is charged with Murder and lodged in the Rowan County Detention Center. This case remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police, Morehead.

Original News Release below:

Owingsville, Ky. (July 25, 2022) – Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call for assistance from Bath County dispatch around 5:57 a.m. in reference to a shooting incident. The shooting occurred at 1882 Adams Road in Bath County.

Upon entering the residence, troopers located a male deceased inside. The male was identified as Earl J. Stephens, 44 years of age from Mt. Sterling, KY. Mr. Stephens was pronounced deceased by Bath County Coroner Andrew Owens. Through the investigation, detectives gathered information that would assist them in identifying possible suspects involved in the shooting. Detectives charged and arrested Michael S. Walker, 32 years of age from Salt Lick, KY. Mr. Walker is charged with Murder and lodged in the Rowan County Detention Center. Brittany E. Reed is charged with Complicity to Murder and lodged in the Rowan County Detention Center.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher “Rooster” Turner, 42 years of age from Jeffersonville, KY for Murder. Christopher Turner is a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you have any information on Mr. Turner’s whereabouts, please contact Kentucky State Police at 606-784-4127.

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