Owensboro Police say juvenile suspect in deadly shooting was defending mother

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Owensboro Police say a juvenile accused of shooting and killing a man in Owensboro over the weekend acted in defense of his mother.

According to a release, 30-year-old Christopher Ray was named as the deceased in this weekend’s shooting. Authorities say Ray was physically assaulting a woman inside the home prior to the shooting. It is believed at this time that the woman’s juvenile son, in fear of his mother’s life, retrieved a firearm from inside the home and shot Ray in defense.

Officials say the juvenile has been released to his mother until there has been a review of all evidence…

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