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Louisville Man Arraigned After Woman Shot in Park Hill Snack Dispute

Court records describe a dispute over snacks before the shooting.

Overview

  • Police arrested 56-year-old Kenneth Beals on Sunday and charged him with assault and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
  • The shooting was reported around 7 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 2200 block of Wilson Avenue in the Park Hill neighborhood.
  • The victim was shot in the arm and taken to UofL Hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
  • According to court documents, the victim confronted Beals after her aunt saw him eating a snack intended for her children, and he allegedly replied, "Yes, I ate your snack and it was good" before firing.
  • Beals' bond was set at $5,000, he appeared for arraignment Monday, and his next court date is scheduled for Jan. 6.