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KSP investigates Monroe Co. murder

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Tompkinsville, KY - On the afternoon of July 2, 2023, at approximately 1:00 P.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a call from Monroe County 911 Center. Monroe County Sheriff's Department requested investigative assistance regarding a shooting on Proffit Road in Monroe County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Jose Robles, age 22 of Tompkinsville, was involved in a verbal altercation with Austin King, age 27 of Tompkinsville, and Cory Flippin, age 23 of Tompkinsville. The verbal altercation between the individuals escalated and lead to a firearm being discharged by Mr. Robles. Both Mr. King and Mr. Flippin received gunshot wounds during the altercation.


Cory Flippin was transported from the scene to the hospital however, he succumbed to his injuries. Austin King was also transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Jose Robles was subsequently arrested and charged with Murder and Assault 1st Degree. Mr. Robles was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

Detective Zach Scott continues the investigation of this case. Det. Scott was assisted at the scene by other KSP Troopers and Detectives as well as the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Tompkinsville Police Department, and Monroe County Coroner's Office.


This story was posted on 2023-07-03 11:23:17
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