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Man Dead, Woman Wounded In Owensboro Shooting

The Owensboro Police Department
Tim Jagielo
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WNIN News
The Owensboro Police Department

Gunfire at an Owensboro, KY apartment killed a man and wounded a woman

A man is dead and a woman is wounded after a shooting in Owensboro. WNIN’s John Gibson has more:

The OPD says officers responded to a report of a disturbance and gunfire at an apartment in the 1800 block of Hughes Avenue late last Sunday night.

Police say officers secured the scene and found two victims with apparent gunshot wounds.

A male victim was found in a bedroom with a wound to his chest. He was taken to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police say a female victim with taken to to the hospital non-life-threatening injuries.

The OPD says preliminary findings indicate one or more individuals entered the apartment, leading to a confrontation and gun fire.

Two persons were taken to police headquarters for questioning.

There was no word of any charges.

Anyone with information about the incident or surveillance video of the area is urged to contact Owensboro Police.