(BARREN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER)
TOMPKINSVILLE – On Sunday, at approximately 1:00 P.M., 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, 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 1stDegree. Mr. Robles was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. His court date is set for July 11th at 9:00AM.
Detective Zach Scott continues the investigation of this case and was assisted at the scene by other KSP Troopers and detectives, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Tompkinsville Police Department, and Monroe County Coroner’s Office.
