The Hopkinsville Police Department is investigating after two people went to the hospital for gunshot wounds on Thursday.
According to HPD Public Information Officer Colette Marfil one of the department’s flock cameras alerted to the sound of gunshots in the area of McPherson Avenue just before 6 p.m. Then two shooting victims arrived at Jennie Stuart Medical Center at around 6 p.m. and were identified as 19-year-old Jaeanthony Pendleton and 18-year-old Leonarion Pendelton.
Jaeanthony Pendleton was reportedly life flighted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment and Leonarion Pendleton remained at Jennie Stuart Medical Center for treatment. Both victims are in critical condition.
Officers have made contact with witnesses and are investigating the shooting. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the ECC at 270-890-1300.
Story by Hannah Hageman and Dionte Berry