A suspect has been identified in the shooting death and home invasion of Jordan Morgan as Shannon Gilday. Police say that there was a “violent intent”, and the incident was not a simple burglary. KSP elaborated at a press conference this afternoon that there is no known connection with the Northern Kentucky man and Jordan Morgan, dispelling that she was a target. KSP is asking for the public’s assistance to locate Gilday, however they do not have an idea where he could be; whether it be Kentucky, Ohio, or elsewhere. No motive is known at this time, but police say they are awaiting to gather more information when they locate the suspect. Gilday faces murder charges of Jordan Morgan, 32, and two counts of attempted murder of Wesley Morgan and his wife.
Sergeant Robert Purdy reported that a credible tip from someone who does not live in this area called KSP Post 7, which led to the developments. The coordinated investigation was a group effort between specialized teams, state police lab crew and special investigations branch, as well as the coroners office, Taylor Mill Police Department, and many credible tips that poured into their office. This is still an active and ongoing investigation with many details unable to be revealed at this time, according to Sgt Purdy.
Gilday is considered armed and dangerous, so KSP say to call 911 no matter where you are if you see him.
Police have provided a picture of the type of vehicle Gilday is said to be driving:
Full press Release by KSP:
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is requesting the public’s assistance locating the suspect wanted in connection to a Murder that occurred on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at a home on Willis Branch Road in Madison County.
The ongoing investigation alleges Shannon V. Gilday, 23 years old of Taylor Mill, KY, forced his way into the home at approximately 4:00 am, armed with a rifle. Once inside, he fatally shot 32-year-old Jordan Morgan while she was in bed. After the initial shooting, Gilday confronted the homeowner, when gunshots were exchanged between the two. As a result, the homeowner sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the armed suspect left the scene in a white passenger car.
Shannon Gilday has an active arrest warrant for Murder, Burglary 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree, and two counts of Attempted Murder. Shannon Gilday is considered armed and dangerous. He is believed to be driving a White 2016 Toyota Corolla with minor damage to the front grill, and a license plate of 379-VMJ.
Shannon Gilday is approximately 6’00 tall, 167 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Surveillance footage showed him wearing a camo or tactical style pants and jacket, dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, gloves, and a light-colored facemask.
Do not approach the vehicle or attempt to contact the driver for safety reasons. Anyone with additional information about the investigation is urged to call KSP Post 7 at 859.623.2404.
KSP Post 7 is conducting the ongoing investigation, assisted by KSP Personnel, Richmond Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Madison County Coroner, ATF, Madison County Attorney’s Office, and Taylor Mill Police Department.
