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Hopkinsville police searching for person of interest in murder investigation

Hopkinsville police searching for person of interest in murder investigation

The Hopkinsville Police Department is currently searching for Tavarious Mathews, 27, described as a person of interest in a homicide investigation recently.

Police responded around 11 a.m. Friday to reports of gunfire near East 1st Avenue and North Virginia Street, where they located 27-year-old Jacorey Majors with what appeared to be gunshot injuries.

Hopkinsville police searching for person of interest in murder investigation

Majors was rushed to the hospital, but officials confirmed he died there due to the injuries.

Mathews is now wanted to be questioned in regard to the shooting, and the police have issued a warning that he may be armed and dangerous. He should not be approached. Information about Mathews or the shooting can be reported to the Hopkinsville Police Department at 270-890-1300.

The police are continuing to investigate further on the incidents surrounding this case.

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