Kentucky State Police Post 2 Investigates Shooting in Muhlenberg County

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 30, 2026) –Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 troopers are investigating a shooting that occurred on March 28, 2026, in Muhlenberg County.

Muhlenberg County Dispatch contacted KSP at approximately 6:59 PM CDT on Saturday, March 28, 2026, regarding multiple calls reporting a man with a firearm making threats on Beech Creek Road in Beech Creek, Kentucky. 

A preliminary investigation indicates that Harvey Lear, 62, of Nortonville, Kentucky, is suspected of shooting a man from Todd County. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of gunshot wound. 

Harvey Lear was arrested and charged with Assault 1st Degree, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Terroristic Threatening 1st Degree, Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree (on foot), Resisting Arrest, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and False Report of an Incident Resulting in an Emergency Response

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Kentucky State Police Post 2 at 270-676-3313. This investigation remains open and is being led by Trooper Leevi McMillin U/927. 

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