The Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a man dead at a residence near Green River Lake Saturday night, February 4.

According to a press release from KSP Post 15 in Columbia, the post was contacted around 9 p.m. Saturday night by Adair County 911 Dispatch requesting assistance with the shooting death of 42-year-old Edward Stickel.

The incident took place at the residence of 60-year-old Ralph Mercer at 160 Poplar Court, which is located off Corbin’s Ben Road near Green River Lake.

According to the release, Stickel was at the Mercer residence discussing the purchase of a firearm when the discussion resulted in a disagreement. Stickel allegedly pointed a gun at Mercer who then fired one round from a gun in his possession, striking Stickel in the chest.

Mercer then called 911 to report the incident. Stickel was pronounced dead at the scene by the Adair County Coroner.

Charges have not been filed at this time pending the completion of the investigation and a grand jury hearing.

An autopsy was performed at the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville. The case is being investigated by KSP Detective Russell Decker.