Teenager Injured In Hopkinsville Shooting

16-year-old shot in the leg near West 1st Street

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A 16-year-old was injured in a shooting on North Kentucky Avenue in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on Sunday night. Police say around 10 shell casings were found on the road near West 1st Street, where the teenager was shot in the leg just after 8 pm. The teenager was taken to a local hospital before being flown to a hospital in Evansville, Indiana due to his injuries.

Why it matters

Gun violence involving minors is an ongoing concern in many communities, raising issues around public safety, youth outreach, and the need for solutions to prevent such incidents.

The details

According to the police, the 16-year-old victim was shot in the leg near the intersection of North Kentucky Avenue and West 1st Street in Hopkinsville. Around 10 shell casings were found on the road at the scene of the shooting, which occurred just after 8 pm on Sunday night. The teenager was initially taken by Hopkinsville EMS to Jennie Stuart Health, but was then flown to a hospital in Evansville, Indiana due to the severity of his injuries.

  • The shooting occurred just after 8 pm on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • The teenager was transported to a local hospital before being flown to Evansville, Indiana.

The players

Hopkinsville Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

Hopkinsville EMS

The emergency medical services that initially transported the injured teenager to a local hospital.

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The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence involving minors in many communities, and the need for comprehensive solutions that address public safety, youth outreach, and prevention measures to stop such incidents from occurring.