An Ashland taxi driver who was stabbed multiple times in the head and chest was violently assaulted and stabbed in the parking lot of the Bruce Apartments in Ashland. A customer attacked the driver and stole cash.
Because of the extent of the multiple wounds, the victim was flown to the hospital for critical care. The condition of the victim is stable.
A Criminal Investigations Section (CIS) team was called to the scene, where they continued to speak with witnesses and process evidence. Paul D. Gower (20 years old) of Ashland was identified by the Field Operations Section and CIS. Gower fled the scene and he has not been located. He is considered armed and dangerous and has a warrant for Attempted Murder and Robbery 1st Degree.
Gower is described as:
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: 5-06
Weight: 140
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
DOB: 08/13/2001
Last Known Address: 1152 2ND Circle Prospect Ave. Ashland KY 41101
If you see Gower, call 911 immediately. The Ashland Police Department can be contacted at 606-385-3273 or the Silent Witness Tip Line can be contacted at 606-385-3127 with information regarding his location.