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1 man dead after shooting in Floyd County, suspect in custody

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UPDATE: April 26 at 8:24 p.m.
The search for a suspect in Floyd County after a shooting in the Auxier community has left one man dead on Friday has come to an end.

KSP says 67-year-old Larry Johnson has been located and taken into custody on Saturday night.

UPDATE: April 26 at 2:19 p.m.

KSP says they are continuing the search for Johnson and are asking anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the KSP Pikeville Post at 606-433-7711. KSP says that all callers can remain anonymous.

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The search for a suspect is underway in Floyd County after a shooting in the Auxier community has left a man dead.

According to Kentucky State Police, authorities responded to the Auxier bridge around 3 p.m. Friday for reports that an individual had been shot. Investigation revealed that 48-year-old Steven Adkins had suffered a fatal gunshot wound following an altercation with 67-year-old Larry Johnson.

Adkins was later pronounced dead at Highland Regional Medical Center.

Johnson reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle that was later located. After leaving the vehicle, he fled on foot near Jane Brown Branch. He was last seen wearing a blue flannel and blue jeans.

A warrant for murder has been issued for his arrest.