Park Layne shooting in Clark County likely suicide, deputies say

UPDATE @ 1:46 p.m. (Feb. 16):

A shooting in the 100 block of Slayton Street was likely a suicide, according to deputies.

Deputies said the man died from the injuries he sustained during the shooting.

UPDATE @ 10:40 p.m.

Clark County deputies are investigating a shooting in Park Layne Tuesday night.

Police and emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Slayton Street around 9:30 p.m.

Authorities are unable to confirm any circumstances surrounding the shooting at this time.

Our crew at the scene reports a home on Slayton Street is surrounded by police tape.

We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.

EARLIER REPORT (Feb. 14)

Police and medics are responding to a reported shooting in Clark County.

Crews were dispatched to the 100 block of Slayton Street in Park Layne around 9:30 p.m.

Initial reports indicate the a man in his 40s has been shot.

We have a reporter heading to the scene to learn more from police.

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