HINKLE, KY - The Knox County, Ky Sheriff's Department reports that on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at approximately 4:30 pm Knox County Deputies received a report of a man being shot on Nan Duff Road in Hinkle. While responding the deputies received information that the shooter had left in a Black pick-up truck.
After turning on Callebs Creek Road, the deputies observed a pick-up matching the description. After conducting a traffic stop the deputies learned that the driver, 45-year-old Wesley Mills, of Flat Lick, KY had been firing a weapon near the residence where the man had been shot.
During their investigation, deputies determined that Wesley Mills had been target-shooting a 22-caliber rifle into a garbage pile near the victim’s residence. One of the projectiles ricocheted and went through the door of the house trailer and struck the victim in the left knee.
There were also two more people present inside the residence at this time.
Wesley Mills was arrested and charged with:
- Assault-4th Degree
- Three (3) counts of Felony Wanton Endangerment-1st Degree
This individual was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
Knox EMS also responded to the scene.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation, and other charges could be pending.
Once the investigation is concluded, the case will be presented to a Knox County Grand Jury.
