Two people have been injured in two shootings, and one of their injuries is considered life-threatening, according to the Owensboro Police Department.
According to OPD, patrol officers responded shortly after 7 p.m. on Jan. 2 to a reported shooting victim in the 600 block of Sycamore Street. A male victim with life-threatening injuries was taken to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital (OHRH), and his current condition is unknown at this time, officials said.
OPD said that officers then responded to a second reported shooting shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of West 9th Street. There, patrol officers located a female victim with non-life-threatening injuries who is currently receiving medical treatment at OHRH.
Patrol officers are processing both crime scenes, while detectives have responded and are continuing the investigation, officials said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Owensboro Police Department at 270-687-8888 or Owensboro Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484 or through their Facebook page.
The story may be updated if more information becomes available.
