The Owensboro Police Department just released the identity of the man shot earlier today in the 600 block of Chuck Gray Court in Owensboro.

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On May 14th, 2019 at approximately 12:16 pm, the Owensboro Police Department responded to the 600 block of Chuck Gray Court on a report of a Shooting. Keir Wade, 24 years old of Pembroke, KY, was located with a single gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

Detectives responded and are currently investigating. Anyone with any information about the incident is encouraged to call the Owensboro Police Department at 270-687-8888, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.

The shooting caused several area schools to go on "lockout" status as a safety precaution for students and faculty. The "lockout" was lifted around an hour after the shooting occurred.

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