On a Saturday night in Owensboro, Kentucky, the life of 15-year-old Aaron Michael Aull, Jr. was tragically cut short. On October 24, 2020, police responded to a call regarding a firearm discharge in the 2200 block of East 19th Street. Upon their arrival at the residence, they discovered the young male with a single gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Initially, the Owensboro Police Department stated that the shooting was believed to be accidental in nature.
However, the investigation continued, and in early November 2020, charges were brought against two other juveniles who were present at the home when the incident occurred. According to authorities, both individuals intentionally misled detectives during the course of the investigation.
A 17-year-old male from Owensboro was charged with reckless homicide in connection with Aaron's death. A second teenager, a 16-year-old, also from Owensboro, was charged with tampering with physical evidence. The names of the charged individuals were not publicly released due to their juvenile status.
Aaron, affectionately known as 'Bub,' was a freshman at Owensboro High School at the time of his passing. His family remembered him as someone who loved the challenge of fixing things, particularly bicycles, a passion he shared with his late grandfather. He also enjoyed fishing and playing the video game Fortnite. His loved ones described him as outspoken and proud, a young man who appreciated the little things in life.
