On Sunday, July 2, 2023, 23-year-old Cory Lee Flippin died at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, from gunshot injuries. Born November 19, 1999, in Glasgow, Cory lived in Tompkinsville and worked in construction. He enjoyed watching and playing basketball, video games, and time with his family, and was noted for his love of children and his four dogs. Cory attended Oak Grove Baptist Church and was described as loving the Lord.

The Kentucky State Police opened a murder investigation into his death. The investigation remains ongoing and no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone knew Cory, his movements around Tompkinsville that weekend, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to help the inquiry.