A male juvenile was arrested Sunday morning after being found in possession of a loaded AR-15 pistol, according to the Owensboro Police Department.
According to a release, OPD officers responded at approximately 10:12 a.m. Sunday to the area of West 5th Street and Crabtree Avenue in reference to several complaints of shots fired in the area. Officers located multiple shell casings in the 800 Block of Maple Street.
Officers observed two male juveniles in the area of West 7th Street and Foust Avenue matching the description of the subjects involved, according to the release. A male juvenile was found to be in possession of a loaded AR-15 pistol.
That juvenile was taken into custody, charged, and transported to the Warren County Regional Juvenile Detention Center for possession of a handgun by a minor, 2nd or greater offense.
He has previously been charged with possession of a handgun by a minor and fleeing or evading police (on foot).
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division responded and continue to investigate the incident.
