An Owensboro man has been charged with murder after an incident Tuesday night. According to the Owensboro Police Department, officers were dispatched around 9:12pm to a shooting in the 1100 block of East 20th Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Aid was provided, AMR ambulance and Owensboro Fire Department arrived on scene, took over care, and subsequently transported the victim to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The victim was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
OPD Criminal Investigations Division was called to the scene. Detectives canvassed the area, processed evidence, and interviewed multiple witnesses. Investigation led to a suspect, who was taken to OPD for further interviews. 19-year-old Samuel Lee Hamilton was charged and lodged in the Daviess County Detention Center on the following charges:
– Murder
– Tampering with Physical Evidence
– Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)
Detectives located the firearm used in this crime and determined it to be a gun reported stolen in Daviess County in 2023. Anyone with additional information can call OPD at 270-687-8888 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.