Adam Roark, 39, was killed in Somerset, Kentucky on October 8, 2025. Deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from Roark’s wife and found him in the driveway with multiple gunshot wounds. His wife tried to apply pressure before Somerset/Pulaski County EMS arrived; Roark was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators identified a neighbor, 40-year-old James Gleason, as a suspect. Gleason was located outside his residence, taken into custody for questioning, and then arrested on charges of murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. He was booked into the Pulaski County Detention Center with bond set at $1 million.

Gleason told detectives he and his wife had been threatened for years with what he called direct energy weapons and that he felt threatened by Roark walking up the road that night; he also said he saw a firearm under Roark’s arm. No weapon was found on or near Roark. The case was sent to a grand jury and Gleason’s attorney has sought a mental evaluation.

Anyone with information about Adam Roark, his movements that night, or who saw activity on Dogwood Lane is asked to come forward.