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Man in Southeast Kentucky Jailed after Allegedly Firing a Pistol while Chasing His Father-in-Law Down the Sidewalk

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LONDON KY (December 28, 2020) — The London Police Department is reporting that: On Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 6:21 P.M., London Police were Dispatched to a complaint of shots fired on 3rd Street.

lpd logoThrough investigation, William Allen, 37, of London was arrested.

While officers were investigating, Dispatch received a call advising law enforcement that Allen, a resident on the corner of East 2nd Street and McFadden Lane, was chasing his father-in-law down the sidewalk firing a pistol. 

While searching for shell casings, several neighbors told officers that Allen was chasing another man while shooting a gun several times.

Officers were able to recover the pistol and locate several shell casings.

Officer Blair arrested Allen

William Allen was charged with:

  • Four counts of first-degree wanton endangerment

He was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.

Officer Dillon Blair initially responded to the complaint and was assisted by Sgt. Travis Couch, Officer Drew Jackson, Officer Ben Webb, Laurel Co. Sheriff Sgt. Gary Mehler and Deputy Travis Napier.

 

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