Eyewitness News, a fatal shooting happened in Owensboro last night around 9 pm. Get more details. 

On Sunday, December 3, 2016 at approximately 8:50 p.m. the Owensboro Police Department responded to the 600 block of Sycamore Street in reference to a shooting.

The investigation into this incident has revealed that two adult males were in a verbal altercation in the roadway that escalated to the use of guns by both parties. Both males received gunshot wounds. One person was pronounced deceased at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital; the second person is currently being treated for his injury.

****UPDATE****

 The Owensboro Police Department is prepared to release the names of the involved parties.

Jerard A. Fountain
B/M/36
Owensboro, KY
Deceased due to gunshot wound to chest.

Preston T. Williams
B/M/24
Owensboro, KY
Listed in serious condition at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital due to a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The investigation is ongoing.

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