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Hardinsburg man charged with murder in fatal Breckinridge County shooting

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A Hardinsburg man is charged with murder after a Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, shooting in the Hardinsburg community that left a 51-year-old man dead.

Kentucky State Police Post 4 arrested Johnny Lee Sowders, 39, and charged him with murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

Breckinridge County Dispatch contacted Post 4 at 6:30 p.m. CST on Oct. 17 about a shooting at 2944 KY 79. The victim, Jerry M. McGee, 51, of Hardinsburg, sustained gunshot wounds and was taken to University of Louisville Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later died and was pronounced deceased by the Jefferson County Coroner.

No additional information will be released at this time. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Written by: Kevin Jaggers

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