By Associated Press - Wednesday, January 16, 2019

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky State Police are searching for a suspect after a fatal shooting at a convenience store.

Police say the shooting happened early Wednesday when a man entered the A&B Quick Stop in Knox County and pointed a handgun at the clerk. Police said in a news release a bystander was shot multiple times when he attempted to flee the store.

The victim was identified as 25-year-old Gary Medlin of Barbourville.

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Police said the suspect left on foot. He was described as black and wearing a gray hoodie, black pants and tan shoes.

The store is located in the Gray community off U.S. 25E.

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