Laurel County suspect charged with shooting

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing assault charges following a shooting over the weekend, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies say 56-year-old James Smith was arrested on Sunday after allegedly shooting a 34-year-old man in the chest and face. The incident reportedly occurred outside a home on Wren Road during what authorities described as an argument over property.

The victim’s condition has not been released, and the investigation is ongoing. Smith is currently in custody, and further details about the case may emerge as the investigation continues.