UPDATE: June 5 at 2:50 p.m.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office said in a press release on Thursday that they are investigating a homicide that occurred at 400 Athens Boonesboro Rd. #17 and searching for a suspect who may have fled the area.
The sheriff's office identified the victim's body found at the location as 47-year-old Michael M. Walker from Florida. The Clark County Coroner and the Kentucky State Medical Examiner's Office made the identification.
The sheriff's office says that arrest warrants have been obtained for 31-year-old Jesse Lewis "on the charges of Murder, Theft by unlawful Taking (Auto), and Tampering with Physical Evidence."
Lewis is believed to have left the area, and the sheriff's office does not believe Clark County residents are in any immediate danger.
According to the release, Lewis is believed to be driving a Blue 2004 Toyota 4Runner with Florida license tags 'CK25JW.'
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Clark County Sheriff's Office at 859-744-4390.
Original Story:
The Clark County Sheriff confirmed on Wednesday that there is a death investigation underway off Athens Boonesboro Road.
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