Kentucky State Police searching for two men for Thursday attempted murder
Published 4:24 pm Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Kentucky State Police are looking for two individuals in connection with the attempted murder of a Wallins man
Thursday 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. Trooper Matthew Barger along with Detectives from Post 10 responded and began an investigation.
Initial investigation indicates, Jamie Lawson, 44, of Wallins was shot multiple times in the leg and shoulder while outside of his sister’s residence. Lawson was airlifted to a nearby trauma center for injuries his sustained.
KSP is currently searching for Matthew Saylor, 34, of Dayhoit, and Tony Ray Taylor, 40, 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.