Kenneth Allen Harris, 43, was shot to death inside a home on Valleydale Road in Floyd County, Prestonsburg, Kentucky on June 20, 2021. First responders found Harris with a fatal gunshot wound; efforts at the scene were unable to save him. Kentucky State Police detectives, led by Detective Jason Merlo, investigated the shooting.

Authorities arrested a juvenile in connection with the killing and charged that person with murder. The suspect’s identity has been withheld because they are a minor. Motive and the exact relationship between Harris and the juvenile have not been released, and subsequent proceedings involving the juvenile have been kept confidential.

Anyone who knew Kenneth Harris, saw activity on Valleydale Road around June 20, 2021, or has information about the case is asked to come forward.