MCDOWELL, Ky. (WMDJ) – Kentucky State Police are searching for Michael Colley, who is accused of killing a man at a home in McDowell around midnight Sunday.

According to KSP, a physical altercation between Colley, 41, of Louisville and 53-year old Patrick Shepherd of McDowell led to Shepherd suffering fatal injuries.

Shepherd was pronounced dead at the scene by the Floyd County Coroner's Office. His body has been sent to Frankfort for an autopsy.

Troopers searched the scene at a home near McDowell Elementary, including numerous vacant structures for Colley early this morning, but he fled the scene.

Colley is described as a white male, 6'0" tall, weighing 212 pounds. was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket, dark colored sweat pants along with reflective athletic shoes.

Colley is considered dangerous.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Colley, please call 911 or Kentucky State Police at (606) 433-7711.