In the quiet community of Wooton, Kentucky, a tragedy unfolded on August 29, 2024, ending the life of 49-year-old Mary M. Andrews. The female victim suffered a fatal gunshot wound in an incident that led to the arrest of her boyfriend.
Authorities from the Kentucky State Police and the Leslie County Sheriff's Office responded to a call in the early morning hours, around 3:30 a.m. Upon their arrival at the scene, they discovered Andrews with a gunshot wound.
She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention, but her injuries proved to be too severe, and she was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the shooting quickly pointed to her boyfriend, William Pennington. He was taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting. Following his arrest, Pennington was lodged in the Leslie County Detention Center. He is facing a charge of first-degree manslaughter in the death of Mary M. Andrews. The community was left to grapple with the sudden and violent loss of a resident, as the legal process against the accused began.
