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BREAKING: KSP actively investigating a murder in Whitley County, suspect at large

Kentucky State Police are currently investigating a fatal shooting in Whitley County.

Whitley County 911 reported the fatal shooting at a Patrick Hollow Road residence on Wednesday night at 11:45 p.m.

A preliminary investigation reveals a fight broke out between Martin Canada, 48, and Kyle  Chadwell, 31.

Officials say Canada reportedly shot Chadwell during the fight.

Whitley County EMS took Chadwell to Baptist Health Corbin, where he was later pronounced deceased by the Whitley County Coroner.

Chadwell was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for an autopsy.

Police are actively looking for Canada. He has a warrant for his arrest for murder.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, contact Post 11 London at 606-878-6622 or Contact 911.

Samantha Walden, Staff Writer at The Kentucky Daily

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