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Owensboro Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

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

Owensboro, KY police continue to investigate a deadly weekend shooting

Owensboro Police say they are questioning “persons of interest” after a shooting that killed a teen and wounded an adult. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:

Authorities say 17-year-old Jamarious Butler was killed in the shooting in the 500 block of Orchard Street Friday night.

An unidentified adult was wounded several times and taken to a hospital in serious condition.

The Owensboro Police Department says investigators are actively conducting interviews, locating additional witnesses, and analyzing evidence.

The OPD asks anyone with information on Friday night’s shooting to contact police or call Owensboro Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.