Teenager Fatally Wounded in Accidental Shooting Incident in Estill County

Irvine, KY — A tragic incident in Estill County has resulted in the death of a teenager following an accidental shooting last Friday. Authorities confirmed the victim as 14-year-old Jett Ballard from neighboring Madison County. According to Estill County officials, Ballard was shot by a 13-year-old during what appears to be an unintentional discharge of a firearm. The incident occurred outside a home on Clark Road in Irvine. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures at the …

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