KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A death investigation is underway after one person was stabbed in Laurel County, Kentucky.
Robert Turner, 66, of London was killed following a dispute with another man according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. On July 28 at 8:24 p.m., the Laurel County “Major Crimes” Task Force began investigating at a residence off Indian Camp Road approximately 11 miles west of London, Kentucky according to the LCSO.
Investigators reported that Turner suffered a stab wound after a verbal altercation involving another man at the home. A short time after the stabbing, Turner was reportedly found alive in the home by a woman, who then called 911.
Deputies arrived at the home and performed CPR until Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County arrived. A short time later, Turner was pronounced dead by the Laurel County Coroner’s office. The LCSO added that an autopsy was conducted in Frankfort. The pocketknife was also recovered by investigators.
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According to the sheriff’s office, this case will be presented to a Laurel County Grand Jury for their consideration.