On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Campbellsville Police were alerted to a shooting at the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Baptist Street.

The initial investigation revealed that Brandon Berry, aged 27, and Dasean Murdock, aged 25, both residents of Campbellsville, were engaged in a heated verbal exchange. The altercation escalated when Murdock drew a firearm and fired at Berry, hitting him once. Murdock was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Karen Wilcher, 44, also from Campbellsville. Following the shooting, Murdock and Wilcher fled the scene.

Later that day, at around 3:19 p.m., a joint operation involving Campbellsville Police, the Kentucky State Police, and the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office led to the execution of a search warrant at 383 White Pine Circle. Both Wilcher and Murdock were apprehended and charged with first-degree assault.

The injured party, Brandon Berry, required emergency medical evacuation to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for treatment.

Agencies Involved:

• Campbellsville Police
• Kentucky State Police
• Taylor County Sheriff’s Office

Investigating Officer:

• Officer Chris Milby

Approving Supervisor:

• Chief Shannon Wilson