MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (WMDJ) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting in Rockcastle County that ended in one person being pronounced dead.

Joseph A. Dawson, 48, of Berea, was shot and killed during a verbal argument with his wife Katherine Dawson, and her family member, Phillip Fox.

Dawson made threats to kill both Katherine and Fox, then brandished a machete before Fox retrieved a gun and shot Dawson, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The case will be presented to the Rockcastle County grand jury.