Kentucky State Police Conduct Death Investigation in Somerset

SOMERSET, KY. (07-21-2025) On July 20, 2025, around 10:48 AM. Kentucky State Police Post 11 London was contacted by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance investigating an in-custody death.

The preliminary investigation revealed that on July 18, 2025, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshall’s Service attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Brian L. Turner, 47 years old of Somerset, KY at a home on KY1676. Prior to apprehension Mr. Turner ingested a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine. While on scene deputies requested EMS.

Mr. Turner was transported from the residence to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased on July 19, 2025, by the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office. It is suspected that drugs may be a contributing factor in this investigation.

Mr. Turner was transported to the Medical Examiner’s office on July 21 in Frankfort, KY where an autopsy was conducted, and toxicology is pending.

Detective Keegan Bray is continuing the investigation. He was assisted by the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office.