Developing: Armed and Dangerous Man In Irvington Prompts Shelter In Place, Schools Closed

WMMG is now learning more details about a breaking story out of the City of Irvington Wednesday morning.

We first shared this morning that the Breckinridge County Sheriff's Department had issued as shelter in place order for residents of the city of Irvington, urging residents to stay in their homes due to a "dangerous situation."

According to Breckinridge County Dispatch, as of 8:00am EST Wednesday morning, the Shelter in Place order is still in place and the dangerous situation involves an armed and dangerous man.

Police are currently looking for a black male described as 5 foot 11 inches tall, around 45 years of age, 160 pounds, with brown hair. The man is described as being armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Breckinridge County Dispatch at 270-756-6266.

This is a former mugshot of the suspect, Lester Perks, that authorities are searching for.

WMMG will update this story as information becomes available.

Breckinridge County Schools will be closed Wednesday, September 9th, 2026.