| The investigation into the shooting
of Pulaski County Sheriff Sam Catron continues by the Kentucky State Police.
The shooting occurred on KY 1956 (Old KY 80) across the street from the
Shopville Volunteer Fire Department in eastern Pulaski County.
On Saturday, April 13, 2002, at approximately
1915 hours, Sheriff Sam Catron was leaving a fish fry/political rally at
the Shopville Volunteer Fire Department. As Sheriff Catron was approaching
his vehicle he sustained a single gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced
dead at the scene at 1920 hours by Pulaski County Coroner Alan Stringer.
A short time later, a suspect was located
on KY 1675 (Acorn – Mt. Victory Road) by a Pulaski County deputy and a
member of the Shopville Volunteer Fire Department.
 Photograph:
Danny S. Shelley
On Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 3:45 am EDT,
Kentucky State Police charged Danny S. Shelley with Murder of a Police
Officer, a capitol offense punishable by the death penalty. Mr. Shelley,
age 30, of Eubank, Kentucky, was lodged in the Laurel County Detention
Center and is being held without bond.
The preliminary investigation revealed
the fatal round was fired from a considerable distance. A rifle believed
to be the murder weapon was recovered.
The murder investigation is continuing
by Kentucky State Police Detective Todd Dalton. Anyone with any information
regarding the murder of Sheriff Catron is asked to contact Kentucky State
Police at 1-800-222-5555.
Funeral arrangements for Sheriff Sam Catron
are incomplete and will be provided once they are finalized. |
