PIKEVILLE, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that Pikeville Post 9 received a call on Sunday, August 4, 2024, regarding a death in the McDowell community of Floyd County.
The initial investigation indicated a physical altercation between Michael Colley, 41, of Louisville, KY and Patrick Shepherd, 53, of McDowell, KY led to Shepherd suffering fatal injuries.
Colley fled the scene of the incident prior to first responder’s arrival. A search of the area was conducted, but Colley was not located.
UPDATE: Michael Colley has been taken into custody and will be lodged in the Floyd County Detention Center.
Original News Release below:
MCDOWELL, Ky. (August 5, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call on Sunday, August 4, 2024, regarding a death in the McDowell community of Floyd County.
KSP troopers and investigators responded to a residence on Kentucky Route 680 where they discovered one male subject was decease.
The initial investigation indicated a physical altercation between Michael Colley, 41 years old of Louisville and 53-year-old, Patrick Shepherd of McDowell led to Shepherd suffering fatal injuries. Shepherd was pronounced deceased at the scene by Floyd County Coroner’s Office. Shepherd’s body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. The cause of death is under investigation.
Colley fled the scene of the incident prior to first responder’s arrival. A search of the area was conducted, but Colley was not located.
Michael Colley is described as a white male, standing 6’0 tall, weighing 212 pounds. Last known clothing description was dark colored jacket, dark colored sweatpants, and athletic shoes. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you have any information of the whereabouts of Colley, you are urged to contact Kentucky State Police at (606)-433-7711 or by calling 911.
