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Kentucky State Police Searching for Two Individuals for Attempted Murder

From Kentucky State Police Post 10 -

On February 4, 2021 at 3:15 a.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call that a male individual had been shot multiple times in the Wallins Creek community of Harlan County. Tpr. Matthew Barger along with Detectives from Post 10 responded and began an investigation.


Initial investigation indicates, 44 year old Jamie Lawson of Wallins was shot multiple times in the leg and shoulder while outside of his sister’s residence. He was airlifted to a nearby trauma center for injuries he sustained.


KSP is currently searching for 34 year old Matthew Saylor of Dayhoit, and 40 year old Tony Ray Taylor of Wallins for attempting murder charges. Both individuals left from the scene operating a white Chevrolet Caviler passenger vehicle in an unknown direction.


Both men are considered to be armed and dangerous and possibly still in Harlan County. If anyone has any information of their whereabouts is urged to call 911 or Kentucky State Police Post 10 at 606-573-3131.


KSP Detectives are continuing the investigation.

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