UPDATE: July 2 at 4 p.m.
Nicholasville police are investigating what they’ve described as a targeted drive-by shooting that injured four people Tuesday night.
The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. at the intersection of East Brannon Road and Highway 27.
According to police, the victims were traveling from East Brannon Road onto Highway 27 when another vehicle approached and fired at least 22 rounds into their car.
Among the victims is a 39-year-old woman, a 37-year-old man, and two young girls, ages 4 and 6. One child was grazed by a bullet, while the other sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.
Assistant Chief Matt Marshall told LEX 18 that all of the victims are expected to survive.
“It’s pure luck, fortuitous, I don’t know what word you want to apply to it, but it’s amazing there wasn’t loss of life in this incident,” said Marshall.
Detectives believe the shooting is connected to an ongoing feud.
“This has to be completed and resolved in a fast and efficient situation because there’s every indication this is going to escalate,” said Marshall.
Federal agencies, including the ATF, quickly responded to assist with the investigation due to their prior knowledge of the adult victims. According to Marshall, the victims’ history with law enforcement is unclear.
Authorities have begun reviewing security footage from businesses in Brannon Crossing as they pursue leads.
In the meantime, Marshall urged the public to call in tips to Nicholasville Police.
“Right now, our focus is just this one incident and determining who is responsible for firing at least 22 rounds into a vehicle and injuring two children, not to mention two adults," Marshall said.
UPDATE: July 2 at 1:25 p.m.
The Nicholasville Police Department confirmed with LEX 18 that a 6-year-old and a 4-year-old were injured in the drive-by shooting near Brannon Crossing on Tuesday night.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.
Original Story:
Police have confirmed with LEX 18 that multiple people were injured in a drive-by shooting that happened Tuesday night near Brannon Crossing in Nicholasville.
According to police, someone in a vehicle hit the vehicle next to it, in which more than 22 shots were fired.
Police say that the ATF is working with businesses in the area to get security footage.
This is a developing story. Check back for the latest updates.
