An Ohio man is in police custody after a deadly shooting occurred in Kentucky early on a Sunday morning. The incident, which took place near Lake Cumberland, has left one man dead and another behind bars.
The Incident and Arrest
Anthony Emerson, 35, from Batavia, Ohio, is currently facing one charge of murder after allegedly shooting his friend, Thomas Wayne Dick, 35, of Aurora, Indiana, during a physical altercation.
The incident occurred near a lake house on Lake Cumberland, a popular reservoir in Kentucky. According to Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, Dick died from a gunshot wound after the two got into an argument.
Details from the 911 Call
Emerson himself called 911 to report the shooting. In the call, Emerson claimed that he shot Dick in self-defense after his friend allegedly came at him.
The dispatcher asked if Dick had broken into the house, to which Emerson responded that no, the dispute was not over a break-in. He explained that his friend had threatened his life, leaving him with no choice but to shoot.
Emerson went on to admit that he and Dick had been drinking before the argument turned violent. He also stated that Dick had no weapon at the time, but Emerson still felt his life was at risk.
The shooting happened in a remote part of Pulaski County, and emergency responders faced some delays in reaching the scene due to unclear directions from Emerson.
The Victim’s Death
By the time authorities arrived at the scene after 1:30 a.m., Dick was already dead from the gunshot wound. Despite the lengthy delay in assistance, the situation was tragic, as the two men were described as lifelong friends by a local coroner.
Investigation and Legal Actions
Emerson was arrested and is currently being held in the Pulaski County Detention Center on a $1 million bond. The investigation is still ongoing, and law enforcement has called for the public’s help in uncovering more details about the cause of the dispute between the two men.
What exactly led to the violent altercation remains unclear at this point.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of alcohol and physical altercations, with lifelong friends involved in a deadly dispute. The situation remains under investigation, with law enforcement seeking additional information from the public to better understand what led to this violent outcome.
