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Owensboro Police Searching for Suspect in West Side Shooting
Breaking news tonight in Owensboro. Owensboro Police are looking for a man believed to be involved in a shooting that sent one victim to the hospital.
According to OPD, a man was shot in the shoulder around 9pm this evening in the 2100 block of McFarland Avenue on the west side of town. The victim has been transported to the hospital, but the search continues for the alleged shooter.
Authorities do not have a description of the suspect at this time, but say he is known by the nickname GI. It's pronounced "Gee" but with a hard "G".
If you know this suspect or have any information about him, you are asked to call the Owensboro City Police Department at 270-687-8888.
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