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June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

At approximately 12:30pm this date, Owensboro Daviess County Central Dispatch received a call from a subject reporting a shooting on Willet Road near Ben Hawes City Park. The Daviess County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), Owensboro Police Department (OPD), and Kentucky State Police (KSP) along with Daviess County Fire Department and AMR Ambulance responded to the scene.


There was one victim located at the scene and she was transported by AMR in critical condition to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Sadly, shortly after arriving at the Emergency Room, she passed away from her injuries. The Daviess County Coroner's Office (DCCO) has taken charge of her remains and has scheduled an autopsy for June 22nd. DCCO will be handling identification of the victim. There will be no more information released by DCSO regarding the victim until after the autopsy.


At this time, DCSO has taken lead on this death investigation. DCSO Criminal Investigations Division has detectives and evidence collection personnel on Willet Road processing the scene. OPD and KSP are providing resources and assisting in the investigation.


DCSO CID is asking anyone that was in the area of Willet Road during this time or anyone in the community that may have information regarding this investigation to please contact DCSO at 270-685-8444 or Crime Stoppers at 270-685-8484.


Questions pertaining to this media release should be directed toward Sheriff Brad Youngman or Captain Jeff Payne.


******** UPDATE *********

During the ensuing investigation into the shooting reported on Willet Road, it was determined that this death was the result of a homicide. DCSO Detectives from the General Investigations and Special Investigations Units worked this case jointly and quickly developed a suspect.  He was charged with the below offenses, but will not be identified at this time due to his age. More information may be released following the victim’s autopsy which is scheduled for 8:00 AM, Thursday, June 22nd. This case remains under investigation by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and the Daviess County Coroner’s Office.

Sheriff Youngman would like to thank the  Daviess County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, Owensboro Police Department and the Kentucky State Police for their assistance on this investigation.

Charged:

JUVENILE

Offenses:

- Murder

- Tampering with Physical Evidence

- Possession of a Handgun by a Minor

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