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Kentucky State Police Conducts Assault Investigation in Pike County 

Pikeville, KY. (April 05, 2021) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call on Sunday, April 04, 2021, regarding a shots fired complaint in Pike County.

KSP troopers and investigators responded to a residence on Chloe Road where they discovered a property dispute between neighbors had led to an altercation and one man shot.

The initial investigation indicated Jerry Coleman discharged a firearm during the altercation with five individuals.

David Taylor suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to Pikeville Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Jerry Coleman was transported by Lifeguard Ambulance Service to Pikeville Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of this investigation the following individuals were arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center.

Teresa Taylor, 51 years old of Pikeville, was charged with one count of Assault 4th Degree.

Amber Chaney, 29 years old of Pikeville, was charged with one count of Assault 4th Degree.

Briteny Johnson, 31 years old of Pikeville, was charged with one count of Assault 4th Degree.

Joshua Chaney, 31 years old of Pikeville, was charged with one count of Assault 4th Degree.

David Taylor, 56 years old of Pikeville, was charged with one count of Assault 2nd Degree, but remained at Pikeville Medical Center to receive treatment for his injuries.

Detective Justin Wireman is leading the investigation. He was assisted on scene by KSP personnel and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.

This investigation will be presented to the Pike County Grand Jury for any additional charges.

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