Coroner identifies Frankfort man killed in Tuesday morning shooting

Kentucky State Police are investigating a homicide in Franklin County (WKYT)
Kentucky State Police are investigating a homicide in Franklin County (WKYT)(WKYT)
Published: Oct. 1, 2019 at 11:35 AM EDT
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Kentucky State Police are working a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in a Franklin County home.

Troopers responded to a home on Pea Ridge Road Tuesday morning after receiving a call from the home from the victim, who wasn't able to survive his injuries.

The Franklin County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Ronald D. Thornton. He was pronounced dead at 7:47 a.m.

The coroner's office said Thornton sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Medical examiners will perform an autopsy.

Kentucky State Police have yet to announce any suspects.