Suspect found in Floyd County deadly shooting

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Prestonsburg Police say the man wanted in a deadly shooting has been found and arrested.

Kentucky State Police were searching for Larry Johnson after they say he shot and killed Steven Adkins.

Troopers say the shooting happened Friday afternoon in the Auxier area and stemmed from a domestic dispute. An investigation revealed Adkins was shot during a physical altercation with Johnson.

Adkins was taken to Highlands ARH Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

According to KSP, Johnson abandoned his car and went into a wooded area near Jane Brown Branch.

Johnson was found and arrested on Saturday. He’s charged with murder.

In a Facebook post, the Prestonsburg Police Department thanked everyone who submitted tips about Johnson’s whereabouts.