Winston Co. Sheriff's Dept Investigates Apparent Homicide on Saturday Night in High Point Community

UPDATE: The Sheriff's Department indicated that the suspect in custody is identified as Lester Triplett of Louisville. Triplett has provided a statement to investigators.
                            
 Winston County's first homicide of the New Year apparently occurred on Saturday night (Jan. 7) in the High Point Community. The Winston County Sheriff's Department responded to a report in the High Point area at 10:31 pm. Upon arrival at the scene, Officers found Henry D. Gale had been stabbed. Mr. Gale was transported to Baptist Hospital in Columbus where he was pronounced dead at 3:30 am on Sunday morning.
A suspect was identified and a foot pursuit commenced. The suspect was apprehended around 10 am on Sunday morning and is currently in custody. The investigation is ongoing and further details are unavailable at this time.