BEREA, Ky. (LEX 18) — A man was charged with attempted murder following a shooting that occurred on Thursday around 9:22 p.m. in Berea.
According to the arrest citation, they responded to the area of West Jefferson Street for reports of shots fired.
The arrest citation states that police located a vehicle matching the description involved and conducted a traffic stop. Police say that 58-year-old Rodney Gipson was detained for an investigation.
According to police, they spoke to several witnesses who stated that Gipson shot multiple rounds at another male who was standing in front of a tree. The arrest citation states that a round was found near the tree in front of a residence with two individuals inside.
Gipson was taken to the Berea Police Department, where he confessed to police that he had gotten into a verbal altercation with another man. According to the arrest citation, the man says he went into his residence and obtained a firearm before going after the man and firing at least one shot at him.
BPD says there were no reported injuries, but they are searching for a primary victim who was unaccounted for.
The citation states the handgun was found in Gipson's bedroom, where he told police that he had put it after the shooting.
Gipson is also facing two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and possession of a firearm by a felon.
He is lodged in the Madison County Detention Center.
