On April 15, 2020, 48-year-old Bret Augustine was found dead at a Hempridge Road residence in Shelby County, Kentucky. Kentucky State Police determined he died of gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Bret had worked 26 years at Toyota, served in the Army Reserves, and was known locally for outdoor pursuits and teaching firearm safety.

Investigators quickly identified an 18-year-old son, David Augustine, as a suspect. Officers located David later that day in Shelby County; he failed to stop, led officers on a short vehicle pursuit, and was arrested and lodged in the Shelby County Detention Center on charges including murder, fleeing or evading police, resisting arrest, and wanton endangerment of a police officer.

Court filings describe a fight between father and son that escalated to gunfire. The account alleges Bret was initially shot in the hand, David fled, and Bret then armed himself with an AR-15 and pursued his son, resulting in the fatal encounter.

Did anyone in Shelbyville have contact with Bret or his family around April 15 who can add details about what happened that morning?