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KSP: 26-year-old man dies day after Owen County shooting; suspect in custody

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OWEN COUNTY, Ky. — A 26-year-old man who was hospitalized after a shooting early Saturday morning has died, Kentucky State Police (KSP) said.

KSP said they received a call around 2 a.m. Saturday regarding a man who had been shot multiple times near the Monterey community. When troopers arrived, they found 26-year-old Jamar Douglas with several gunshot wounds.

Douglas was flown via medical helicopter to the University of Kentucky Hospital with life-threatening injuries. KSP said Douglas died due to his injuries early Sunday morning.

Detectives found that Douglas had been shot by 52-year-old Gary Bullion, from Ghent in Carroll County.

Bullion, who was taken into custody Saturday, has now been charged with murder, as well as several drug-related charges. He is currently being held at the Carroll County Detention Center.

KSP said their investigation is ongoing.