Kentucky State Police Open Assault Investigation
Trooper Lewis is leading the investigation
Mccar, KY. (12-25-2019) Just after 10PM Post 09 received a call reporting what sounded like gunfire near the Mini Mall in Mccarr.
When Troopers arrived on the scene, they discovered evidence which indicated someone might have been shot. While conducting the investigation information revealed two vehicles had left the area and entered West Virginia.
Mingo, West Virginia authorities were notified of the ongoing situation and ask to notify KSP if anyone came into any of the emergency care centers in their area.
A Short time later Brian Abshire came into the Tug Valley ER and stated he had accidently shot himself when he dropped a weapon.
A case for Assault, 1st has been opened due to the inconsistency of the statements and the collection of evidence, and the investigation continues.
The Kentucky State Police is asking anyone with information pertaining to this case to please call 606-433-7711. No name is needed only the information.
Trooper Lewis is leading the investigation.
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