Covington Police

Col. Brian R. Valenti, Chief of Police

1 Police Memorial Drive

Covington, KY 41014

Phone: (859) 292-2222

Fax: (859) 292-0333

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


From: Lt. Justin Bradbury

Date: October 22, 2023

Time of Release: 0915 Hrs

Subject: Homicide Investigation

Location: 300 Block of East 39th Street.


COVINGTON, KY- Covington Police are investigating a shooting that happened just after 1:00 a.m. in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau and the Evidence Collection Unit responded to investigate.


At around 1:02 a.m. officers received a call for a shooting in the 300 block of E. 39th Street for a shooting. They found one victim in a home who had been shot several times. That person was pronounced dead at the scene. We do not believe there is any threat to the public.


We will release updates as they become available and the name of the victim once the next of kin has been notified. If you have any information, please contact Detective Jim Lindeman at 859-292-2234 or Cincinnati/NKY Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.


***UPDATE***

10/22/23 -- 1715 Hrs.


The victim from last night's homicide is Peter Larkin, 35, of Covington. There are currently no arrests. This is an isolated incident and there is still no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing. Mr. Larkin's family has our condolences during this difficult time.

 

Respectfully,

Lieutenant Justin Bradbury

Criminal Investigations Watch Commander / PIO

City of Covington, KY. (859) 292-2238

jbradbury@covingtonky.gov

 

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