CCSO: Man found dead on Deason Road was shot

The Christian County Sheriff’s Department has identified the man found deceased in a wood line near Deason Road Sunday night and his death is being investigated as murder.

An autopsy Monday determined 29-year old Desmond Lamar Leavell of Hopkinsville died from a gunshot wound, according to a news release from Captain Chris Miller.

Leavell was reported missing on Friday by family members and his body was located about 7:12 p.m. Sunday on Deason, approximately a quarter-mile from Antioch Road.

Anyone with information on the shooting death of Leavell should call the Christian County Sheriff’s Department at 270-890-1300.