Homicide Investigation Ongoing in Henderson

Henderson, KY 11/2/2022- The Henderson Police Department says they are investigating a homicide after officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Carter Drive to the report of a male laying in front of his residence.

Just after 4PM on Sunday, officers arrived at the scene locating a male lying on the ground in the yard deceased. The Henderson County Coroner’s Office responded identifying the deceased male as 33 year old Darrell Hayes.

According to the report from police, an autopsy was performed on Monday which found that Hayes was killed by a gun shot wound. The homicide investigation is still ongoing and the Henderson Police ask that if you have any information about the situation to please contact the department at 270-831-1295.

The Henderson Fire Department and Deaconess Henderson EMS also assisted on scene.