Authorities Capture Suspect in Paducah Shooting
PADUCAH — Authorities have taken a 16-year-old into custody in connection with the shooting on Boyd Street on August 9, which left three individuals injured. This brings the total number of suspects charged related to the incident to four.
Investigation Developments
According to a statement from the Paducah Police Department, ongoing investigations, including witness interviews and follow-up leads, led to identifying another individual involved in the weekend shooting.
Details of the Shooting
Investigators revealed that the 16-year-old suspect discharged a handgun multiple times toward the crowd where the victims were located.
Search Warrant and Evidence Recovery
On Monday afternoon, the department’s SWAT team executed a search warrant at a local residence, uncovering additional evidence. During the raid, officers also found a 14-year-old wanted for unrelated robbery charges.
Detention of Minors
Both minors were transported to the McCracken County Regional Juvenile Detention Facility.
Additional Arrests
In addition to the minors' arrests, three other indi...