Thursday, May 15, 2008

Police investigating apparent shooting


Information is sketchy right now, but it appears police are investigating a shooting at Royal Inn and Suites in Marion (formerly Tobin's Tourtel).

Five marked Kentucky State Police cruisers, three from the City of Marion and other unmarked police vehicles barricaded the scene about 8 p.m., tonight (Thursday, May 15).

One victim was taken from the scene in a Crittenden County ambulance. It's unclear who may have shot him, but there is some indication that it might have been linked to a robbery in Webster or Union county. A Webster County Sheriff's Department cruiser and a Clay Police vehicle were also at the scene.

It appears the shooting took place in room four.

Pictured are Derek Smith of the Kentucky State Police and Steve Madden of the Webster County Sheriff's Department putting up police tape in front of the inn.

Stay tuned for details as they are available.