In the quiet neighborhood of Charles Avenue in Lexington, Kentucky, a grim discovery was made on the evening of June 19, 2022. Randy Wise, a 54-year-old White / Caucasian male, was found unresponsive inside a vehicle. The initial call brought officers from the Lexington Police Department to the scene at approximately 10:44 p.m., where they would soon uncover the tragic truth of the situation.
Upon investigation, it was determined that Wise had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, turning a quiet evening into the site of a homicide investigation. The community was left shaken as detectives began the arduous process of piecing together the events that led to Wise's untimely death. The Lexington Police Department launched a full investigation, seeking any information that could lead to an understanding of what had transpired.
The breakthrough in the case came in the form of an anonymous tip submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers. This crucial piece of information led investigators to a suspect. DeMonte Cowan, a 44-year-old man, was subsequently arrested in connection with the death of Randy Wise. Cowan was charged with murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and first-degree wanton endangerment. He was then detained at the Fayette County Detention Center. While an arrest has been made, authorities have continued to appeal to the public for any additional information or surveillance footage that might further illuminate the circumstances of the shooting.
