Shannon V. Gilday, 23, is wanted for murder and attempted murder in connection with a home burglary in Madison County Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. In photos provided by state police, his image and the car he fled from the home of the murder are shown.
(KENTUCKY STATE POLICE)
Richmond, Ky. — State Police continues its search for a Kentucky man wanted for murder and attempted murder.
The murder happened Tuesday at a home along Willis Branch Road in Madison County. Police said Shannon V. Gilday, 23, of Taylor Mill, allegedly forced his way into the home around 4 a.m. and was armed with a rifle, according to a news release.
Once inside, he fatally shot 32-year-old Jordan Morgan while she was in bed. After the initial shooting, Gilday confronted the homeowner, when gunshots were exchanged between the two. As a result, the homeowner sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the armed suspect left the scene in a white passenger car.
Gilday has an active arrest warrant for Murder, Burglary 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree, and two counts of Attempted Murder. Police said Gilday is considered armed and dangerous. He is believed to be driving a White 2016 Toyota Corolla with minor damage to the front grill, and a license plate of 379-VMJ.
The man is approximately 6-feet tall, 167 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. Surveillance footage showed him wearing camo or tactical style pants and a matching jacket, dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, gloves, and a light-colored facemask.
“Do not approach the vehicle or attempt to contact the driver for safety reasons,” police said.
Anyone with additional information about the investigation is urged to call KSP Post 7 at (859) 623-2404.
KSP Post 7 is conducting the ongoing investigation, assisted by KSP Personnel, Richmond Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Madison County Coroner, ATF, Madison County Attorney’s Office, and Taylor Mill Police Department.
