PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A case where a man was charged with manslaughter was upgraded to murder.

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Man charged with manslaughter following shooting

In a recent hearing, investigators presented evidence before a grand jury in the case where Clifford Triplett was arrested.

Triplett was indicted by a Pike County Grand Jury on a murder charge.

The incident happened in July, when Kentucky State Police troopers said Triplett “accidentally” fired his gun, resulting in the death of another man.

Triplett is set to appear in court on the indictment on Friday, Sept. 19.

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