Cadiz, KY (January 19, 2019) – The Kentucky State Police is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in Trigg County . KSP was notified by the Trigg County Dispatch at approximately 01:19 AM of a shooting that occurred on Interstate 24 near the Cadiz exit. Preliminary investigation revealed that a pickup truck, with three people, was returning to Graves County , KY from a trip to Nashville , TN , when a vehicle pulled up next to him and shot several times into his truck. The victim exited at Cadiz and stopped at the Marathon gas station. When two vehicles pulled in, the victim rammed one of two cars and left the scene. KSP believes a red passenger car was involved in the shooting, but does not have any other description of the vehicle or people involved. A female passenger in the pickup truck was injured from the gun shots, she was treated and released from the Trigg County Hospital .
The investigation is continuing by the Kentucky State Police. Detectives believe this is not a random incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.