Police: 5 hospitalized after Kentucky block party shooting

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (AP/WTVQ) – Authorities say five people have been hospitalized for gunshot wounds they sustained during a block party Sunday in Kentucky.

The Madisonville Police Department said in a news release that two people had fired gunshots during the Madisonville gathering early Sunday morning.

It is not clear who fired gunshots at the party, which had nearly 100 people in attendance.

Police say a 14-year-old girl and a 43-year-old woman were transported to a hospital by helicopter.  Officials say the woman remains in serious condition.

The other three victims were transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information on this incident can contact Det. Kyle Dame at (270) 824-2121, ext. 2014.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Hopkins County Crimestoppers at (270) 825-1111.