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Police: Man accused of shooting pregnant girlfriend in the head

Posted at 2:44 PM, Sep 05, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-05 18:55:31-04

LEE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Lee County man is accused of shooting his pregnant girlfriend in the head, according to a statement from Lee County Deputy Sheriff Jacob Sparks.

The victim, Skyler Reese, who is seven months pregnant, was transported to UK Hospital and her condition is currently unknown as of Saturday afternoon.

Deputy Sparks says he last heard that she is undergoing surgery and that the child appears to be okay. The shooting happened at a home on Mays subdivision road in Beattyville.

The suspect, Logan Biggs, 20, was arrested by Kentucky State Police in Richmond. He is currently booked in the Madison County Detention Center.

Biggs is facing first-degree assault with more charges pending. A motive for the shooting is currently unknown.