Teen dies after being shot near Bowling Green grocery store

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bowling Green police at 270-393-4000.

Teen dies after being shot near Bowling Green grocery store
Police respond to a shooting in Bowling Green Saturday afternoon along Campbell Lane. (WBKO)

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A teenager died Saturday after being shot in a parking lot near a Kroger on Campbell Lane, according to Bowling Green police and reporting by WBKO.

Police said officers responded shortly after 2 p.m. to the 700 block of Campbell Lane after receiving a report of shots fired.

According to Barrenside media partner WBKO, police believe a physical altercation began inside a store near the Kroger before moving into the parking lot. Police said one person then pulled out a gun and shot the 17-year-old boy.

A police department spokesperson identified the teen as Michael Whitfield.

Two vehicles were also struck by gunfire, including one with bystanders inside.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and later died, according to police.

Police said one person was being questioned at the police station, but it was too early to determine whether that person was involved or considered a suspect.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bowling Green police at 270-393-4000.


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