By Jeremy D. Wells
Carter County Times
The Kentucky State Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident last week that left two Olive Hill residents, an adult and a child, with minor injuries.
A report from the KSP notes that last Friday afternoon, January 14, Delmas Harris Jr., 25, of Olive Hill, allegedly entered a residence on KY 955 and began firing after brandishing a weapon at the victims. The adult was reportedly struck in the hand and shoulder, while the child was struck and sustained injuries to their left leg.
After getting away and remaining hidden until Harris had left the area, the victims told KSP, they were able to walk to a safe location to seek treatment and contact police.
Police received the call at approximately 4:30 p.m. after the two victims were transported to the Olive Hill Urgent Care for treatment.
Harris was arrested by officers with Kentucky State Police Post 14 later that day, without incident, and booked in the Carter County Jail on a charge of first degree assault.
Harris remains housed in the Carter County Jail while the case remains under investigation by Detective Lawson with the KSP.
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