Authorities: 5 people shot overnight at block party in Madisonville, neighbors react

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - The Madisonville Police Department says multiple people were shot early Sunday morning in Hopkins County.

Madisonville police responded to an assault call on Elm Street at the intersection of Pride Avenue. Officers say there were about 100 people gathered for a block party.

Officials say for an unknown reason, an individual or individuals began shooting a firearm.

“And all the sudden I hear gunshots going on down the street,” said 12-year-old neighbor Abigail Burnett. “And I thought nothing of it, because it’s basically normal because half the time they’ll be shooting off fireworks, even though it’s not the Fourth of July.“

According to police, five people have been shot at the block party.

14 News was told that two of those individuals, a 43-year-old and a 14-year-old, have been life-flighted to an Evansville hospital for their injuries.

Burnett told 14 News ”I felt really really bad for the family because I know the family. My friend has kept me up for several nights.”

According to officials, the 43-year-old and 14-year-old are in serious condition but stable. They say the other three individuals shot were taken to Baptist Health Madisonville for non-life-threatening injuries.

We were also told that detectives have been unable to locate any witnesses who can advise who was shooting during this incident.

14 News reporters were on the scene while ATF officers and Madisonville Police appeared to be searching for evidence in the area of the shooting.

The Madisonville Police Department is asking anyone with any information to contact Detective Kyle Dame at 270-824-2121 ext. 2014.

If anyone would like to remain anonymous, they can call the Hopkins County Crime Stoppers at 270-825-1111. Major Andy Rush says Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the block party shooting.

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