KSP identifies suspect in violent home invasion; considered armed and dangerous
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky State Police have released the name of a suspect in a high-profile murder at a well-known Madison County home.
According to KSP, it happened Tuesday morning at 1266 Willis Branch Road, just outside of Richmond.
KSP says 23-year-old Shannon V. Gilday forced his way into the home of former state representative Wesley Morgan with a rifle.
Wesley Morgan was hurt in a shootout with an intruder and his daughter, 32-year-old Jordan Morgan, was killed. Troopers say Gilday fatally shot Jordan in her bed.
KSP said it is likely Gilday was also hurt during the exchange of gunfire.
State police say they do not believe there are any connections between Gilday and Jordan Morgan. The initial investigation shows they do not believe Jordan was necessarily the intended target.
KSP says Gilday is wanted on murder, burglary, criminal mischief, assault and attempted murder charges.
Troopers say Gilday is believed to be driving a White 2016 Toyota Corolla with minor damage to the front grill, and a license plate of 379-VMJ.
Troopers say he is considered armed and dangerous. KSP says do not approach the vehicle or attempt to contact the driver for safety reasons.
Anyone with additional information about the investigation is urged to call KSP Post 7 at (859) 623-2404.
Our sister station in Cincinnati, FOX19, said investigators searched Gilday’s Taylor Mill apartment Wednesday.
A neighbor told FOX19 she had a strange encounter with Gilday last week.
“So I was like, ‘oh you need to use my computer. Sure come in.’ He plugs in a flash drive and I’m like, ‘what’s that?’” the neighbor said.
She then told FOX19 that Gilday explained some articles were on the drive. She said she could hear Gilday going to other neighbors’ doors to try to use their computers.
Troopers tell WKYT they believe Gilday may have some camping equipment with him as well and ask people in rural areas, state parks and national forests to be on the lookout.
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