The man wanted for shooting at a Kentucky State Police Trooper has been captured and charged with killing three members of the same eastern Kentucky family.
Paul D. Sizemore, 52, of Barbourville, was caught Wednesday morning as he walked along Hwy 699 in Leslie County. A resident notified police that Sizemore was walking near his home. KSP Lieutenant Jackie Joseph responded to the call and observed Sizemore walking in the middle of the road. Sizemore, who was not armed, immediately surrendered, according to state police.
The suspect is accused of shooting and killing 64-year-old Larry Bowling and his wife, 61-year-old Norma Bowling, of Yeaddiss. The third victim was the couple’s 38-year-old son, Chad Bowling also of Yeaddiss. The murders occurred Monday night just before 7:00.
While responding to the scene of the shooting, KSP Trooper Ethan Lewis’ cruiser was intentionally rammed by an oncoming passenger car being driven by Sizemore. After hitting the cruiser, Sizemore got out of the car and fired shots at Lewis, and then fled on foot. Lewis was not injured.
Sizemore was lodged in the Leslie County Detention Center and charged with three murders and the attempted murder of a police officer.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
