EDMONTON, KY (June 21, 2025) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers investigated a reported shooting that led to the arrest of a Metcalfe County man.
On June 19, 2025, at 3:48 P.M. CST, KSP Post 15 received a request for assistance from the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office regarding a report of gunshots fired near a residence on Summer Shade Road in Metcalfe County.
As Troopers responded to the residence, they learned a man with a gunshot wound had arrived at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville. Troopers then responded to the hospital and spoke with the victim, Nicholas Marzette, 33, of Louisville.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Noah Neal, 27, of Willow Shade, and Mr. Marzette were involved in an altercation at the residence, resulting in Mr. Neal discharging a firearm towards Mr. Marzette, striking him twice. Mr. Marzette was transported to the Cumberland County Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the preliminary investigation, Noah Neal was arrested and charged with the following charges:
- Assault 1st Degree
- Discharge Firearm Across Public Road
Mr. Neal was lodged in the Adair County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Adair County Detention Center.
Senior Trooper Brandon Poole continues his investigation of this case.
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