Kentucky State Police were called to a fatal stabbing that occurred on Long Branch Road in Lee County yesterday morning.

Troopers found one man dead and they believe the man was fatally stabbed after a fight with another man.

The Lee County Coroner pronounced James Allen, 53 of Beattyville dead at the scene.

His body will taken to the state medical examiner’s office in Frankfort for an autopsy.

Police are asking for the public’s help to find Jason Michael Smith, 39 of Beattyville. 

Smith is wanted for murder and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information can call KSP Post 7 at 859-623-2404.