On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at approximately 8:35 P.M., Officers with the Owensboro Police Department responded to a Shooting in the 700 Block of Scherm Road. Officers arrived on the scene and began to establish a perimeter.
Officers observed evidence and damage to properties around the apartments
indicating a shooting had occurred. A short time later a male juvenile arrived at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with a gunshot wound that is believed to be non-life-threatening.
Members of the Evidence Collection Unit responded, processed the scene, and collected evidence related to the shooting. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division also responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses, and continued their investigation. Detectives attempted to interview the injured male
juvenile while at the hospital, however, he refused to cooperate with the investigation and declined to provide any information as to where or how he was wounded.
Current information indicates the male juvenile was potentially in the area of the shooting to engage in criminal activity and while in the area
exchanged gunfire with other individuals.
Anyone with additional information can call OPD at 270-687-8888, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.
Owensboro, KY, USA
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