One Killed After Large Fight At Florence Pub

Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 10:56 PM

One person was killed after a large fight broke out at a Florence bar early Sunday morning.

(Florence, Ky.) - A murder investigation is underway in Florence.

Florence Police were dispatched to Papa’s Pub on Sunday around 1:40 a.m. where a large number of subjects were involved in a fight.

Police say two people were stabbed and another person was hit in the face several times.

One of the stab victims, Stephen J. Dodson, 31, of Jonesville, Kentucky was pronounced dead at the scene. The other victim is being treated at UC Medical Center and is listed in stable condition.

Florence Police have not announced any suspects and the incident remains under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed or has any information about the incident should contact the Florence Police Department at (859) 371-1234.

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