Update: KSP Says Benton Man's Death Caused By Dog Attack

Gilbertsville, KY -A man who was found dead on a roadway in Marshall County Saturday night was found to have been caused by a dog attack.
On Sunday June 30^th, an autopsy was performed on Brian S. Butler of Benton, KY at the Western Kentucky Regional Medical Examiners Office in Madisonville, KY. According to the Kentucky State Police, preliminary diagnoses indicated that the manner of death was sharp force trauma from a dog attack.
KSP was notified just after 8 p.m. on June 29^th  after a passerby discovered the body laying near a local roadway.  Detectives identified the deceased as 46-year-old, Brian Butler of Benton.
On Saturday June 29^th,  two pit bulls were located in the area where Butler was located.  According to the KSP, the two dogs have been quarantined by Marshall County Animal Control until further information can be gathered.  The Kentucky State Police are urging the public in the Gilbertsville, KY community to be cautious of any loose dogs in the area.  It is possible that additional dog(s) may be involved in the attack that resulted in Butler’s death.
The death investigation continues by KSP Detective Brian Hill.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555.