Manhunt underway in southern Warren County

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Warren County Deputies were dispatched to Jones Road off of Highway 61 South in southern Warren County, just after 7 p.m. Saturday.

Upon their arrival, a male at the residence pointed a rifle at deputies Daniel Thomas and Thomas McBride. He then fled into a wooded area.

Several Sheriff’s Deputies are setting up a perimeter to locate the individual.  Fire Medic 80 is staged in the area as a precaution.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

**UPDATE** The Warren County Sheriff Department has suspended the manhunt but will continue increased patrols in the area.  The suspect has been identified.