Two juveniles were arrested on multiple charges after police responded to a dispute that involved a person with a gun.
Officers were dispatched to a home in the 300 block of Ragan at 2:40 p.m. Monday, May 26th. While investigating the incident, officers were told everyone involved knew each other and this was an ongoing issue.
During the incident, a physical altercation happened in front of the house. Following the altercation, two juveniles went into the house.
They came back out with handguns and threatened to shoot one of the victims. One of the guns was described as having a drum style ammunition magazine. The two then went back inside.
The victims met the officers at a nearby location and provided video footage of the incident.
Officers went to the house and detained the two juveniles without incident.
The homeowner arrived and gave their consent to search the house. During the search. officers located two handguns and a drum style ammunition magazine.
Both juveniles were taken into custody.
Both suspects are initially charged with:
- KRS 527.100 Possession of a Handgun by a Minor 1st Offense
- KRS 508.080 Terrorist Threatening 3rd Degree
- KRS 508.050 Menacing
The investigation into the original physical altercation is on-going.
Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law
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