The Owensboro Police Department is investigating a shooting that took plaee Monday night. According to the report, at approximately 11:40 p.m. OPD responded to a shooting call in the 1000 block of W. 8th Street. The investigation has revealed that victim, Gunnar S. Tapp, 34, had been in the area of the railroad tracks at W. 8th Street and Maple Street when he was approached by a male person of interest. That person attempted to rob Tapp and fired three shots from a handgun which struck Tapp in the right leg. Gunnar Tapp was transported by ambulance to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. This investigation is ongoing.
Victim:
Gunnar S. Tapp
B/M/34
500 block Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
Person of Interest:
Male
All black clothing
Cover over face