By JAMES BROWN
Glasgow News 1
Update as of 9:53 a.m. with information provided by Barren County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Mike Houchens.
The Barren County Sheriff’s Office arrested 59-year-old Kevin Abner of Glasgow on March 17, following a shooting that had occurred on Park City Glasgow Road.
Abner told investigators that he went to the residence after he was told that his daughter was there and was possibly being held there against her will. When he arrived, he made contact with 32-year-old Shane Wheat, and Wheat’s brother, 42-year-old Anthony Wheat who were standing in the driveway.
At that time, a very brief verbal altercation occurred before Abner produced a shotgun while still inside the car and fired approximately two (2) rounds. Both Shane and Anthony were struck by the shotgun rounds.
Abner then left the residence and went down the road where he was located parked just off the roadway and was taken into custody.
Shane and Anthony Wheat were both transported by private means to TJ Samson Hospital but were later flown out due to their injuries. As of this morning, Anthony was listed in stable condition and Shane is listed in critical condition.
Abner’s daughter was interviewed and told law enforcement that she was not being held against her will at the residence and was free to leave at any time.
Abner was charged with Assault 1st Degree, and Assault 2nd Degree. He was lodged in the Barren County Corrections Center.
The Barren County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a shooting in the county that occurred Sunday afternoon, March 17.
Mike Houchens, the office’s public information officer, said deputies were dispatched to a residence off Park City-Glasgow Road at about 3:30 p.m. on a shooting call.
“When we got the call the victims had already been transported to T.J. Samson [Community] Hospital by private means,” Houchens said. “The alleged shooter was taken into custody without incident.
“This is an isolated incident. There is no threat to public safety related to this.”
Two men were transported from the scene by private vehicle prior to the deputies’ arrival.
The sheriff’s office’s investigator was called to the scene, Houchens said. He added. more information could be released once the investigator makes it available.
Park City-Glasgow Road, which is also Ky. 2189, winds from U.S. 31-W east of Park City to U.S. 68/Ky. 80 west of Glasgow. Houchens said the shooting was at a residence closer to the 68-80 area.
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