Teen killed in shooting in Morehead identified
UPDATE: According to Rowan County Coroner John Northcutt, the victim is identified as 15-year old Luis Jocsan Nanez Lopez.
The coroner says Jocsan would have been starting his Sophomore year at Rowan County High School.
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One juvenile is dead and another is recovering after a shooting early Sunday morning in Morehead.
According to the Morehead Police Department, officers responded around 2:30 a.m. to a report of a shooting on West Sun Street. When they arrived, they found two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police say one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. The second was taken to UK–St. Claire Regional Medical Center and later transferred to UK Hospital in Lexington for further treatment.
Source: Rowan County Detention Center
Following a search of the area, officers arrested Gildardo Martinez. He is charged with murder, assault first degree, and attempted rape.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Morehead Police Department.
