An Adair County man has been arrested after fatally shooting his son.
Kentucky State Police is investigating the deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at approximately 3:00 on Hwy 55 in Columbia.
Upon police arriving at the scene, troopers found 33-year-old Jordan Hadley, of Columbia, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the T.J. Samson Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased by the Adair County Coroner’s Office.
State police said the investigation revealed that Jordan Hadley and his father, 56-year-old Phillip B. Hadley, “were involved in a heated altercation.”
“During the course of the incident,” according to state police, “Phillip drew a handgun from his waist and discharged it, striking Jordan and causing fatal injuries.”
Phillip B. Hadley was arrested and charged with murder and lodged in the Adair County Detention Center.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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