The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that involved two people Monday night. It happened on Edgewater Road, approximately 12 miles South of London at around 9 p.m.
According to investigators a domestic argument occurred between a husband and wife, 67-year old Junior Cornett and Beverly Cornett.
Deputies said Junior was intoxicated and somehow a scuffle took place between the couple over a 22 caliber pistol. Investigators said both Junior and Beverly were somehow shot during the scuffle.
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The couple were each transported by Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County to Baptist Healthcare hospital and Corbin for treatment. Deputies said charges are pending further investigation.
Deputies said while officers were on the scene investigating, Junior Cornett’s brother Ronnie Cornett came to the scene and allegedly attempted to interfere with the investigation. He was arrested and charged with interfering with a governmental investigation, second-degree disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. He is now in the Laurel County Detention Center.
