UPDATED– 11:45AM EST – Michael E. Justice from Garrison, KY. has been booked into the Lewis County Detention Center. Kentucky State Police brought him to jail around 8:45 Wednesday morning.
The 47-year-old is facing charges for murder and assault in the first degree.
According to court documents, Justice began firing a rifle at the victims, striking all five individuals. One person died at the scene, three were taken to the hospital in critical condition and one victim was treated and released at the scene.
Garrison, KY – 5/13/20 @ 8:20 a.m.. – Details are minimal at this point, but it is reported that one person is dead and two others have been injured after a shooting during a repossession attempt overnight in Garrison, Kentucky.
An unverified social media posting reported from a cousin, that the names of the victims were Aaron Cottrell and his wife, Bonnie Dalton as well as a Brian and Kari Biggs.
The post alleges that Brian Biggs was shot five times and passed away from the injuries.
The post goes on to allege that there was an exchange of gunfire from bot th repossessing party as well as the borrower or third party involved parties.
According to the Lewis County Herald, Lewis County Sheriff Johnny Bivens said it occurred about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday on Kinney road.
Sheriff Bivens said the incident happened during a vehicle repossession.
He said multiple shots were fired.
Two people were airlifted to a hospital and a third person was taken by ambulance.
Sheriff Bivens says a suspect is in custody.
The names of those involved aren’t yet being released.
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