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87-year-old man stabbed to death, left in McCreary County roadway

WHITLEY CITY, Ky. (FOX 56) — An 87-year-old man has died after being stabbed when his car was stolen on Sunday.

The McCreary County Sheriff’s Office said it happened near Barren Fork. When deputies arrived, they found Roland Sumler, 87, lying in the roadway, bleeding from several stab wounds. A good samaritan stayed on the scene until first responders arrived, holding pressure on Sumler’s wounds.

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The sheriff’s office issued a Be On The Look Out (BOLO) alert for Sumler’s vehicle. When Kentucky State Police spotted it and attempted to pull it over, the driver sped away.

Shortly after, authorities reportedly arrested 51-year-old William Shadoan.

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According to the sheriff, Sumler died due to his injuries at an area hospital.

Shadoan was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery.

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