UPDATE: April 15 at 5 p.m.
Zekial Hofstettor appeared in Scott County District Court Monday for an arraignment on reckless homicide charges in connection with the death of Christian Best.
According to Georgetown Police, Hofstettor allegedly had a loaded pistol while driving and reached into his back seat for something. That's when he, according to the uniform citation, "somehow manipulated the trigger, causing it to discharge."
The bullet struck and killed Best.
During today's court appearance, Hofstettor's attorney entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf. Judge Bolton Bevins reduced his bond from $100,000 cash to $50,000.
If Hofstettor posts bond, he will be required to take weekly drug screenings, wear an ankle monitor, and remain under house arrest.
Hofstettor is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on May 6.
UPDATE: April 15 at 12 p.m.
A uniform citation provided additional details on the April 11 Georgetown shooting that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Christian Best and the arrest of 20-year-old Zekial Hofstetter.
The citation detailed that an investigation found Hofstetter allegedly was in possession of an unsecured loaded pistol. Further, the pistol was reportedly in the "fire" position and Hofstetter was allegedly holding it while he was driving.
In addition, Hofstetter was reportedly reaching in the back looking for, what police said he described as, a cigarette lighter.
While holding the gun, the citation reported that he "somehow manipulated the trigger, causing it to discharge." The round then hit Best and he was pronounced dead on the scene where Hofstetter stopped the vehicle.
The citation listed Hofstetter's charges as reckless homicide, possession of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia-buy/possess.
UPDATE: April 14 at 11:55 a.m.
The Georgetown Police Department reports that 20-year-old Zekial Hofstetter has been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting that killed 22-year-old Christian Best on Friday.
According to officials, Hofstetter is charged with reckless homicide.
UPDATE: April 14 at 11:30 a.m.
The Scott County coroner has identified the person who was killed in a shooting on Friday night near Thorndale Drive and Paris Pike in Georgetown.
According to the coroner, the victim was identified as 22-year-old Christian Best of Georgetown.
UPDATE: April 12 at 12:15 p.m.
Georgetown police say that the investigation into the shooting is now being "handled as a homicide." Police add that they have identified a person of interest.
Original Story:
Georgetown Police reports that an investigation is underway following a fatal shooting in the area of Thorndale Drive and Paris Pike.
There is currently no threat to the public, but police ask that the public avoid the area while the investigation continues.
This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
