MANCHESTER, KY - The Kentucky State Police is reporting that on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at approximately 1:45 A.M., KSP Post 11, London was notified of a shooting on U.S. 421 N in Manchester. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office initially responded to the scene and requested KSP assistance.
The preliminary investigation revealed Jason E. Smith 44 years old of Manchester, KY was trying to break into a residence when a male subject residing at the residence confronted him at the front door.
A physical altercation took place leading to the male subject shooting Mr. Smith.
Mr. Smith was transported to AdventHealth ER in Manchester by Clay County EMS where he was later flown by Air Evac to the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office pronounced Mr. Smith deceased.
An autopsy is scheduled for next date at the Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville.
This case will be presented to the Clay County Grand Jury.
KSP Detective Gay is continuing the investigation, he was assisted at the scene by Kentucky State Police personnel and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
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