Kentucky State Police are investigating the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Owen County early Sunday morning, according to reports.
According to a release from KSP Trooper Chad Johnson, police responded to a call shortly before 1 a.m. that a 16-year-old boy had been shot in the 3700 block of Squiresville Road in Owenton.
The victim was pronounced dead by the Owen County Coroner, KSP said.
After a preliminary investigation by KSP and detectives at the scene, 40-year-old Timothy Stone was arrested, KSP troopers said.
Officials say Stone is now detained in the Carroll County Detention Center and faces charges of second-degree manslaughter.
The investigation is ongoing and is being handled by Kentucky State Police Post 5 with assistance from Owen County EMS, Owen County Fire, and the Owen County Coroner.
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