A 15-year-old was killed and another juvenile was shot in Morehead.
The Morehead Police Department said officers responded to a shooting Sunday morning at approximately 2:30 on West Sun Street.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers found two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims, 15-year-old Luis N. Lopez, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The second victim was transported to St. Claire Regional Medical Center before being taken to University of Kentucky Medical Center.
The suspect, 36-year-old Gildardo A. Martinez, of Morehead, was arrested “after a brief search of the area,” Morehead police said.
Lopez was a rising sophomore at Rowan County High School, the Rowan County Coroner’s Office told media outlets.
Martinez was charged with murder, attempted rape, first-degree assault, resisting arrest, fleeing or evading police (on foot), second-degree disorderly conduct, and alcohol intoxication in a public place.
He’s being held in the Rowan County Detention Center on two bonds totaling $2 million.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
