1 dead, 1 charged with murder after Breckinridge County shooting

HARDINSBURG, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal shooting in Breckinridge County.

On Saturday, troopers responded to a reported shooting at 2944 KY 79 in Hardinsburg.

Authorities say 51-year-old Jerry M. McGee, of Hardinsburg, was found with apparent gunshot wounds and transported to a Louisville hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

KSP says McGee later died at the hospital.

On Sunday, KSP Public Affairs Officer Trooper Bryan Washer announced that 39-year-old Johnny Lee Sowders, of Hardinsburg, was arrested in connection with the shooting.

Sowders is charged with murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

Trooper Washer says no additional information will be released at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.