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Investigation Underway into Shooting of a Pulaski Co. Citizen in Science Hill, KY

SOMERSET, KY - Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the shooting of a Pulaski County citizen on the evening of June 4, 2025.

Deputies initially responded to the report of a gunshot victim in the city limits of Science Hill. Upon Deputies’ arrival, they learned that a Pulaski County man had been injured during the shooting. He was transported for medical treatment due to his injuries.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Criminal Investigation Division for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Sheriff Jones wants to advise the public that this is believed to be an isolated incident.

The investigation is still in an early phase and Detectives are still currently working to determine what happened during the shooting.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Somerset Police Department, Somerset/Pulaski EMS, Science Hill Fire Department, the Pulaski County Special Response Team, and the Kentucky State Police.

The condition of the victim is unknown at this time. Sheriff Bobby Jones asks that if anyone has any information that may be helpful to this investigation to please contact the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office at 606-678-5145 or at the tip line at 606-679-8477.