Kentucky State Police Investigates Attempted Murder in Owen County

MONTEREY, KY (August 09, 2025) — The Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting in Owen County that left a Louisville man with multiple gunshot wounds. KSP Post 5 received a call around 2:00 AM on Saturday, August 9th about a man who had sustained gunshot wounds located near the Monterey community.

KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the scene and discovered Jamar Douglas, a 26-year-old man, unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigation indicates that Douglas was shot by Gary Bullion, a 52-year-old man from Ghent, Kentucky. Douglas was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

Bullion is in custody and multiple charges are pending including drug related offenses. KSP Post 5 personnel were assisted by Owen County EMS, Monterey Fire Department, Air Methods, KSP Post 12, and the Lexington Police Department…

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