KSP arrest suspect in Rockcastle County murder

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - UPDATE: KSP says Clayton D. Cox has been arrested on charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence.

ORIGINAL: A murder investigation is underway in Rockcastle County.

According to Kentucky State Police, 43-year-old Joshua L. Dooley, of Mount Vernon, Ky., was found dead Sunday evening after authorities went to conduct a welfare check on Goochland Cave Road.

KSP says Dooley had apparent gunshot wounds.

As a result of the investigation, KSP says they are trying to find a person of interest, Clayton D. Cox, 49, of Mount Vernon, Ky.

KSP says Cox is believed to be armed and dangerous.

If you have any information about Cox or the ongoing investigation, contact KSP Post 11 at (606)-878-6622 or dial 911.