One Hospitalized in Florence Shooting

The incident took place Saturday afternoon.

Shutterstock photo.

(Florence, Ky.) – Boone County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting in Florence on Saturday.

A deputy was in the area of Garden Drive and Lakeview Drive when three gunshots were heard around 3:49 p.m.

Upon arriving at the scene, the deputy found a gunshot victim and the shooter, who dialed 911 to report the incident.

Fernando Pedraza, 28, of Florence, was identified as the victim. He suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest. Pedraza was flown to UC Medical Center for treatment. He was alert and conscious and underwent surgery at the hospital.

The shooter, Fernando Andrade, 27, of Florence, told investigators he shot Pedraza because he was damaging Andrade’s vehicle.

Andrade was detained at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

More from Local News

Events

U.S. Postal Service to Observe Presidents Day

The U.S. Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, February 16.

Gov. Beshear: 93 School Superintendents Endorse Pre-K for All

Leaders represent over half of Kentucky’s school districts.

McGrath Commits to Franklin College

This Student Story is presented by FCN Bank.

East Central Football Stars Make College Commitments

Four Trojans announced their college decisions on National Signing Day.

HBCA Announces 2025-26 Senior, Underclass All-District Teams

Several stars from SEI were recognized.

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Luke Bryan - But I Got A Beer In My Hand - EAGLE ONLY NO INTRO IMAGING

Parmalee Close Your Eyes 10:37
James Otto Just Got Started Loving You 10:33
Bailey Zimmerman Religiously 10:27
Trisha Yearwood Every Girl In This Town 10:24