Deputies from the Casey County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of shots fired over the weekend.

A man was reported shot shortly after 2 PM on Sunday afternoon on Shugars Hill Road, near Calhoun Creek Road. Upon arrival, they found Henry Hall had been shot in the right upper leg by Gary R. Ross, 68, of Liberty.

Mr. Hall was transported to Ephraim McDowell Hospital by Casey County EMS for treatment. Mr. Ross told deputies that he had heard some yelling towards Hall’s residence and had walked his dog up the road. Hall allegedly started yelling at Ross to turn around and go home. Ross stated that he told Hall he had no right to tell him what to do. Hall then reportedly threatened to kill Ross, got up from his chair on the porch, and started walking towards the road where Ross was standing.

According to Ross, they got into a physical altercation, during which Hall hit Ross in the head with his fist, knocking him to the ground. The subjects then separated, but Hall allegedly started back towards Ross, who then fired one shot, hitting Hall in the leg. The handgun was secured and had a live round in the chamber, with a total of nine rounds altogether.

Gary Ross was charged with Assault in the First Degree and lodged in the Casey County Jail. Deputy Jayson Grider was assisted by several other officers.