Name Released In Hopkinsville Fatal Shooting

Authorities have released the name of a man that was found deceased on Breathitt Street in Hopkinsville after a report of shots fired Wednesday night.

Hopkinsville Police say they received several calls of shots fired just after 11 pm and found 43-year-old Tony Burse of Hopkinsville partially in the roadway with several gunshot wounds.

Shortly after an ambulance arrived, the Christian County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene.

Five shell casings were found in the roadway and law enforcement blocked off the area temporarily as they collected evidence.

Police ask if you have any information about this shooting to call the Hopkinsville Christian County dispatch at 270-890-1300.

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