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Ashland Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting at Bluegrass Inn

Christopher Hammond, 33, arrested after fatal shooting early Wednesday morning

by Sophia Bennett

ASHLAND, Ky. – An Ashland man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning at the Bluegrass Inn on Winchester Avenue.

Ashland Police responded to the scene around 3 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a man in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. The victim was flown to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries.

Christopher Hammond, 33, has been arrested and charged with murder. Investigators say that the shooting followed a verbal altercation between Hammond and the victim.

Hammond is currently being held in the Boyd County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing. Stay updated with the latest information on the WSAZ app.

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