Garrett, KY. (May 19, 2020) Just after 3:00 AM, Post 9 received a call from Tyler Ousley (24 YOA from Martin KY) stating he had been shot, and was on his way to the McDowell hospital.
A Trooper and Detective were dispatched to the call and found Ousley had been transferred to the Pikeville Medical Center with a gunshot to the back, his condition was stable with non life threatening injury.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, Stephen Moore (44 YOA from Garrett KY) was charged with assault 1st. and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
At this time, it is unclear what occurred before the shooting, as the investigation continues more details will be released.
Detective Merlo and Trooper Jacobs of the Kentucky State Police are leading the investigation.
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