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A Radcliff man is in custody after the death of a six-year-old Saturday.

“On January 25 at about 12:46 in the afternoon, our department responded to a residence on North Street here in Radcliff in regards to a shooting,” said Captain Willie Wells with the Radcliff Police Department. “Upon arrival, officers discovered that a six-year-old had been shot. Apparently a weapon was left unattended in the proximity of the child. We arrested Damarco Callen.”

Callen was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center, where he is currently being held on a $100,000 cash bond.

“He was charged with some charges, initially of Assault (first degree), Unlawfully Permitting a Minor to Possess a Handgun, and Wanton Endangerment (first degree),” Wells said. “I think those charges have been upgraded by the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office as the child passed.”

Wells says the RPD’s investigation is ongoing and they are working with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Wells also says the incident is a harsh reminder of the importance of gun locks and safes, and keeping firearms away from children.

Hardin County Schools released a statement Monday afternoon that reads: “We have learned of the passing of Adonis Rowe, a kindergarten student at North Park Elementary School. Adonis was an incredibly happy young man who truly enjoyed school. He had a kind heart and a loving spirit. He brought great joy to everyone he encountered. The staff and students at North Park will miss him terribly and will always treasure the memories made with him. His positive disposition left an indelible mark on his fellow students, his teachers, and the entire North Park family.”

HCS says additional counselors from the district crisis team will be available for North Park students and staff.

(Photo Credit: Hardin County Detention Center)

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four has released an update on plans for improvements on U.S. 62/Mulberry Street in Elizabethtown.

KYTC District Four says plans to address safety and congestion along Mulberry Street are moving forward after public input was collected via a public meeting at the Elizabethtown Tourism Building on August 13 and an online survey. Based on feedback from stakeholders and the public along with a review by the project team, the selected final design elements are:

-Right-in/right-out restricting of left turns at Main Street and Mulberry Street

-A dual lane roundabout at the intersection with Ring Road

-A dog bone roundabout interchange at Interstate 65 

“A lot of feedback from that August meeting was reviewed and combined with safety data and considerations, budgeting, and the railroad overpass complication there on Mulberry to come up with these decisions on moving the project forward,” said KYTC District Four Public Information Officer Chris Jessie.

Plans for the project also include roundabouts at French Street, Commerce Drive, and Howell Drive along with a new route to connect Buffalo Creek Drive to U.S. 62 at Commerce Drive.

The project now moves to the final design phase, with the purchase of right of way possibly beginning as early as late 2025. Visit www.drive62.com for more project info.

Hardin County residents are invited to the fiscal court’s next town hall forum, which will be held in the fiscal courtroom at the Hardin County government building January 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

County residents are welcome to ask questions and raise concerns about county activity. Magistrates, the judge/executive, and other county officials will be in attendance.

County residents may also prepare for the county’s next free shredding event, which will be held Monday, February 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Hardin County Road Department building located at 501 Bacon Creek Road. Residents should pick up a free shredding bag at the county Public Works Department office located in the county building. Limit is one bag per household.

Visit the county website for more information.