A Russell County man is in jail accused of shooting and killing his father.

According to the Russell County Sheriff's office, Eric Wayne Pendleton, 39, of Russell Springs was arrested for murder Friday night.

Around 10 p.m. Friday, police responded to a reported shooting on Little Clifty Creek Road, just west of Russell Springs.

When they got there, they found the body of Montie Hale Pendleton, 66, of Dunnville, lying in the driveway.

Police say he had been shot once in the head, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say Eric Pendleton is Montie Pendleton's son.

The Russell County Sheriff's Department, by the Russell County Coroner's office and Kentucky State Police are investigating.