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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From: Capt. Justin Bradbury
Date: February 22, 2026
Time of Release: 1935 Hrs
Subject: Shooting Investigation
Location: 4300 Block of McKee Street
COVINGTON, KY- Covington Police detectives, along with the department’s Evidence Collection Unit, are actively investigating a shooting that occurred in the 4300 block of McKee Street.
At approximately 4:49 p.m. today, officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of McKee Street in the Latonia neighborhood for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 12-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The juvenile was transported by ambulance to Cincinnati Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
No suspects have been detained, but at this time, investigators do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. We ask community members to avoid the area, but please check any surveillance footage you may have if you live nearby. Updates will be released as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Covington Police Detectives at 859-292-2234 or Cincinnati/NKY Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040. Tips can remain anonymous.
****UPDATE****
03:00 Hrs, 2/23/2026
Jayden Marsh, 19, of Covington, has been taken into custody and charged with Attempted Murder in connection with this shooting. He was lodged at Kenton County Detention Center. The juvenile victim remains in critical condition.
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