Authorities search for suspect who shot Hopkinsville man

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a suspect in the death of a Hopkinsville, Kentucky man.

Hopkinsville detectives have secured a murder warrant for 23-year-old Anthony Leverne Brown who is accused of shooting Damario Bennett, also 23.

The shooting took place on Thursday outside of some apartments. Officials say Bennett died Saturday at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, as a result of the gunshot wound.

Authorities say Brown, also of Hopkinsville, is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about the shooting or Brown is asked to call the Hopkinsville Police Department at 270-890-1500, or the Hopkinsville-Christian County Crime Stoppers at 270-887-TIPS.

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