Man accused of shooting person in the chest due in court

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A suspect accused of shooting someone in the chest and leg is due in court Friday for a preliminary hearing in Laurel County.

According to the sheriff’s office, 36-year-old Benjamin Hobson was arrested last week on assault charges. Deputies say he’s accused of shooting a person multiple times in the chest and leg.

The victim was taken to UK Hospital in critical condition.

Court records show Hobson is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Friday morning at 9:30.