A person shot on Maple Grove Road in Madison County died at the hospital this week, and deputies say the circumstances surrounding the shooting are still unclear. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death as a deadly shooting that happened Wednesday night, with early signs pointing to a possible accident.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene on Maple Grove Road and found a person suffering from a gunshot wound, according to WKYT. The injured person was taken to University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, where they later died from their injuries. WBON reported that deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Maple Grove Road just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, and that Madison County EMS transported the victim to the University of Kentucky Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
Accident Suspected, But Not Confirmed
WKYT reported that early indications are that the shooting was an accident, but deputies are still looking into the matter. The station's report notes that no final determination has been made. Separately, the same account from WBON stated that preliminary information indicates the shooting may have been accidental, while the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Both outlets described an accident as an early possibility rather than a settled conclusion, and neither has reported a final finding. The victim's identity is being withheld at this time, according to WBON's report, and no additional details about the person have been made public.
Investigation Led by Lieutenant Todd Allen
The investigation is being conducted by Lieutenant Todd Allen of the Madison County Sheriff's Office, per WBON's reporting. Deputies continue to investigate the circumstances of the shooting, and no further updates on the case have been released since the initial reports surfaced this week.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office maintains a public Facebook page where it shares updates on investigations handled by deputies in the Richmond area. No additional statement specific to this shooting had been posted there as of this report.
