On the morning of October 18, 2020, a shooting on Babe Bolen Drive in Garrett, Kentucky, ended the life of 45-year-old Denver Patrick Jr. Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard received a call at about 10:54 A.M. from 29-year-old Travis Short of Garrett, who reported that he had shot his uncle, Denver Patrick Jr., and another relative, 68-year-old Edna Patrick.

Officers found that Short had fired multiple shots at Denver Patrick, who was pronounced dead at the residence by the Knott County Coroner’s Office. Edna Patrick was also shot and taken by Lifeguard Ambulance Service for treatment; she was reported in stable condition. Travis Short was arrested at the scene, lodged at the Kentucky River Regional Jail, and charged with murder, first-degree assault, and tampering with physical evidence. Detective Robbie Dials of the Kentucky State Police handled the investigation.

If anyone in Garrett knew Denver Patrick Jr., Edna Patrick, or saw anything related to the shooting on October 18, 2020, please share information that might help clarify what happened.