On a December evening in 2021, the community of Scottsville, Kentucky, was shaken by a violent act that claimed the life of a young man. Twenty-three-year-old Matthew Mills was identified as the male victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on December 7th. The incident took place outside a residence on Old Gainesville Road, where authorities were called to the scene around 6:30 p.m.
following a report of a person being shot.
Upon their arrival, law enforcement found that Mills had sustained a gunshot wound. Emergency medical treatment was administered at the location before he was transported to the Medical Center at Scottsville. Despite the efforts to save him, Matthew Mills succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force was quick to launch an investigation into the shooting, treating it as a homicide.
In the days that followed, the investigation into the death of Matthew Mills continued, yet details remained scarce. Information regarding a possible motive for the shooting has not been publicly released. Similarly, there have been no public announcements from law enforcement officials about any arrests that have been made in connection with the case. The identity of any potential suspect or suspects has not been disclosed as the investigation by the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force remains ongoing.
