Kentucky State Police Investigates Murder in Knox County

GRAY, Ky. (July 31,2024) –On July 30,2024 at approximately 5:37p.m , Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call from the Knox County Sheriff’s Department in reference to a stabbing that had occurred at 3925 highway 1232 in Gray, Ky. Troopers and Detectives from Post 10 responded and began an investigation. Initial investigation indicates a physical altercation occurred between a Mr. Norman Mccreary and Eric Hibbard at the residence of Mr. Mccreary. Throughout the course of the altercation, Mr. Hibbard brandished a knife and stabbed Mccreary several times in the neck and torso. Mr. McCreary, 67 years old sustained fatal injuries. Knox County Coroner Office responded and pronounced Mccreary deceased. Detective Andy Soltess is conducting a murder investigation. Eric Hibbard was arrested, charged with murder and lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. The body has been sent to the State Medical Examiners Office in Frankfort for an autopsy. Also assisted at the scene were Knox County Ambulance Service, Knox County Coroner Office, Knox County Sheriff’s Dept and Knox County Child Protective Service.

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