— press release from Henderson Chief of Police Marcus Barrow 2/28/25
This morning at approximately 9:30, first responders were dispatched to a residence on Gary Street in the City of Henderson following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a minor with a single gunshot wound. EMTs and other first responders provided medical assistance, but, unfortunately, the minor died as a result of the injury.
Preliminary information indicates that the incident took place inside the victim’s residence. Another minor living in the same home had accessed an unsecured firearm and discharged it, striking the deceased. The firearm involved in the incident has been recovered, along with other evidence. The investigation will require time and various resources, including consultation with the District Attorney’s Office.
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