RICHMOND, Ky. — Kentucky State Police (KSP) are investigating after the daughter of a former state representative was killed during an apparent home invasion earlier this week.
A release from the KSP Richmond Post said the shooting happened at a home on Willis Branch Road in Madison County just before 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 22.
According to police, an armed suspect entered the home and shot and killed a woman inside. KSP identified 23-year-old Shannon Gilday as the alleged shooter.
Police said Gilday forced his way into the home with a rifle and shot 32-year-old Jordan Morgan while she was in bed.
WTVQ, an ABC affiliate in Lexington said the home is owned by former state Rep. Wesley Morgan, Jordan is his daughter.
Police said Wesley Morgan was at the home during the invasion and police said Gilday confronted the former state representative.
KSP said the two exchanged gunshots and Wesley Morgan sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police say he was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released.
KSP said Gilday has an active arrest warrant out for murder, first-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, first-degree assault, and two counts of attempted murder.
State police said Gilday should be considered armed and dangerous. He is believed to be driving a white 2016 Toyota Corolla with minor damage to the front grill and a license plate of 379-VMJ.
If anyone has information regarding Gilday's whereabouts, they are urged to call 859-623-2404.
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