PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- The Paducah Police Department is investigating a shooting which they say injured an 18-year-old man late Saturday night.
Officers responded to reports of gunshots on the 1900 block of Madison Street at 10:18 p.m. on June 7. Police said they found the victim had already been taken by private vehicle to a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was later moved to an out-of-state hospital for further treatment. Police said the 18-year-old is stable.
On July 8, at 12:11 p.m., detectives with the Paducah Police Department identified the suspect as a 16-year-old male. Police said the suspect and victim were involved in previous altercations as well.
Police then said they later pulled over a vehicle, believed to be occupied by the suspect. Police reported finding a 9 mm handgun with an extended magazine.
The juvenile was taken into custody and taken to the McCracken County Juvenile Detention Center.
The Paducah Police Department urges anyone with information to call 270-444-8550. Anonymous tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers by scanning the QR code or texting 鈥淲KY鈥� to 738477. Information leading to an arrest or indictment may result in a reward of up to $1,000.
