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Covington County Standoff Results in Tragic Family Shooting, Local Man Faces Murder Charges

Covington County, AL — A family dispute tragically escalated to violence Tuesday evening, resulting in the death of one man and the arrest of another on murder charges in Covington County. Authorities have confirmed that the incident, which drew a significant law enforcement response, occurred around 8 p.m. on Oscar Pugh Road. Local deputies were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire and a casualty. Upon arrival, they encountered a tense situation with a …

Three More Youths Arrested in Covington Shooting that Resulted in the Death of a 14-Year-Old and Injuries to Another

COVINGTON, KENTUCKY – Three additional juveniles were taken into custody on Thursday in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old and left another in the hospital. These arrests follow the initial arrest of a 17-year-old that occurred shortly after the shooting. According to the police, the arrests were made after detectives and patrol officers executed pickup orders at various locations throughout Covington and Newport. All of the juveniles have been …

Man in Custody for Shooting Death of Covington Woman

COVINGTON, Ky. — A man wanted in connection to the shooting death of a woman in Covington has been apprehended, according to the Kenton County attorney’s office and police. Mario Payne, 38, is facing charges of murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon in connection to the death of Kierra Lane, 25. Covington police responded to a report of a shooting on Saturday, where they found Lane suffering from a gunshot wound. …

Suspect Wanted in Connection to Fatal Shooting of Woman in Covington: Mario Duran Payne Named by Officials

COVINGTON, Ky. – A suspect has been named in connection to the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old woman in Covington. Mario Duran Payne, 38, is wanted for murder and possession of a handgun by convicted felon in connection to the shooting death of Kierra Lane. According to the Kenton County Attorney’s office, Payne drives a white Toyota Corolla with Kentucky plates, 7484JW. Authorities are urging anyone with information about Payne to call Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky …

Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Woman in Covington

COVINGTON, Ky. — A suspect has been named in connection to the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old woman in Covington on Saturday. Mario Duran Payne, 38, is wanted for murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon in connection to the shooting death of Kierra Lane. Following the incident, the Kenton County Attorney’s office released information identifying Payne as the suspect. It was stated on the Attorney’s Office Facebook page that Payne drives …