Police Search for Clinton Man Wanted for Murder

Paducah Police are seeking the public's help in locating a Clinton man charged in the murder of a Paducah resident.

According to the Paducah Police Department, detectives have obtained a warrant for 32-year-old Mauricus Haynes of Clinton, with the death of 34-year-old Nathanial Cody of Paducah last Wednesday.

Officers were flagged by a passer-by just after midnight on Wednesday September 24. Witnesses believed that a man, identified later as Cody, was drunk and lying in the roadway on Burnett Street. Officers found Cody and discovered that he had a gunshot wound to the chest. Cody was taken to Baptist Health Paducah, where he was later pronounced dead.

The investigation by Paducah Police led to the charge against Haynes. Detectives said Haynes and Cody were acquaintances.

Haynes is described as a black male, 6-feet-2-inches and 190 pounds, with brown eyes.

Anyone with information about Haynes' whereabouts is asked to call the Paducah Police Department at 270/444-8550 or Crime Stoppers at 443-TELL. Tipsters also may access the online tip form through the City of Paducah website at paduchky.gov/paducah/west-ky-crime-stoppers. Information leading to an arrest or indictment may result in a reward of up to $1,000.