On Sunday, September 5th, 2021 at approximately 03:58 am, the Owensboro Police Department responded to the 2200 block of West 2nd Street for a reported shooting. Officers located two adult males near a parked vehicle. The first
victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died on the scene. The second victim suffered from multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with what are believed to be potentially
life-threatening injuries.
Detectives responded and are currently investigating. Anyone with any information about the incident is encouraged to call the Owensboro Police Department at 270-687-8888 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.
OPD investigating fatal shooting on West 2nd
