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\nThree men were arrested after fleeing the scene of a shooting that left two homes with bullet holes.<\/p>\n
\nThree men were arrested after fleeing the scene of a shooting that left two homes with bullet holes.<\/p>\n
On Monday night, Owensboro police patrol officers responded to the 1200 block of E. 5th Street when multiple shots were reported shortly after midnight.<\/p>\n
A description of the suspects and the vehicle they were seen leaving in was given to responding officers.<\/p>\n
Owensboro Police said the patrol officers located and stopped the suspect vehicle within minutes of the shooting and only a few blocks away from the incident scene.<\/p>\n
Three people matching the description were taken into custody.<\/p>\n
Officers found two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun inside the vehicle. According to the release, evidence collected at the scene was consistent with the firearms that were seized from the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The two homes struck by gunfire were occupied but no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n
The three men were transported to the Owensboro Police Department where detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division interviewed the suspects. All three men were subsequently arrested and charged with felonies.<\/p>\n
Winston Smith, age 30 of Owensboro, was charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree; Discharge of Firearm (2 Counts); and Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon.<\/p>\n
Nickolas Rogers, age 26 of Owensboro, was charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Discharge of Firearm (2 Counts).<\/p>\n
Trace Dowell, age 20 of Owensboro, was charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree; Discharge of Firearm (2 Counts); Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon and Using Restricted Ammo During Felony (Shot Fired, No Injury).<\/p>\n
The investigation is still ongoing by detectives and additional charges may be pending.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Owensboro Police Department at (270) 687-8888 or leave a message with Crime Stoppers at (270) 687-8484.
\nSource: WBKO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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