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Kentucky man wanted in murder on the run, may be headed south

Kentucky man wanted in murder on the run, may be headed south

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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A man wanted on a murder charge in Trigg County, Kentucky, didn’t show up for court this morning and may be headed south.

Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are searching for James W. Gentry Jr., 46, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, who has been charged with murder, robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a KSP news release.

Gentry was scheduled to be in Trigg County Circuit Court this morning, but he has removed his ankle monitor, KSP said. He is possibly headed south in a gold Buick Regal passenger car.

Gentry should be considered dangerous, KSP said.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact KSP, Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555, or call 911.

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