A man accused of a shooting on a Kentucky highway had reportedly made threatening statements about wanting to “kill a lot of people,” according to a warrant. The suspect, identified as Shannon C. Kitchens, is facing several charges after allegedly firing shots at a vehicle on I-71 in Carroll County.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, left one person injured. The victim, who was driving the vehicle that was shot at, was hit in the arm by shrapnel. They were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and are expected to recover.
According to the warrant, Kitchens had made statements to witnesses about his intentions to harm others prior to the shooting. Kitchens was arrested at the scene and is currently being held in the Carroll County Detention Center. He is facing charges including wanton endangerment and assault.
The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, and authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. The Kentucky State Police is leading the investigation and is working to gather more information about the suspect and his possible motives.
The shooting has caused concern among residents in the area, with many expressing shock and fear over the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and help with the investigation.
As the case unfolds, there are sure to be more developments and updates. The community is hoping for a swift resolution and for justice to be served in this troubling case.
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