GLASGOW, Ky. — A Barren County man has been indicted after a grand jury reviewed evidence tied to the April shooting deaths of a young mother and her unborn child.

Brandon L. Bond, 24, was indicted on multiple charges, including murder (domestic violence), first-degree fetal homicide and first-degree fleeing or evading police on foot.

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As Bond appeared on the courtroom’s Zoom screen from the jail, members of the crowd held up signs in his view. The courtroom display showed both Bond and those in attendance.

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The charges are connected to the April 6 shooting deaths of Ava Woodcock and her unborn daughter, Neveah. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of a restaurant along Cleveland Avenue.

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Family members said Ava was “one of the most kindhearted people out there” who loved animals and loved babies.

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Bond remains lodged in the Barren County Detention Center on a $2 million cash bond. An arraignment date was not immediately listed on court records or the indictment.

An indictment is a formal accusation and does not imply guilt. Grand jury proceedings are conducted in secret, and defendants are not permitted to present evidence or testimony during those proceedings.

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