Hopkinsville man stabbed to death on Butler Road overnight

The Christian County Sheriff's Office was on the scene investigating a fatal stabbing the morning of July 4.

Sheriff SUV with blue lights on a residential street near mobile homes and a green trash bin in the yard.

Christian County NowButler Road fatal stabbing investigation. July 4, 2026 (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred overnight in Christian County.

Around 1:30 a.m. on July 4, emergency services and law enforcement responded to the 2000 block of Butler Road. An adult man was found with four stab wounds, according to Payton Rogers with Hopkinsville Fire/EMS.

Life saving measures were attempted, but he was pronounced deceased and the Christian County Coroner was called to the scene. They have identified the victim as 42-year-old John Anthony Foster of Hopkinsville, who resided on Butler Road. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office remained on the scene for several hours Saturday morning.

Christian County Now has reached out to CCSO and the Hopkinsville Police Department for more information.

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