Kentucky man arrested after he reportedly fires gun after woman tries to intervene in domestic situation

Published 6:10 am Friday, April 30, 2021

A Kentucky man was arrested after reportedly shooting in the direction of a woman who attempting to intervene in a domestic situation.

Markel Hubbard, 23, of Middlesboro was arrested and is facing charges including wanton endangerment after allegedly discharging a firearm in the general direction of another person.

According to the citation, Hubbard fired a pistol in the general direction of a female in the vicinity of a Circle K store. The female stated she attempted to intervene in a domestic incident, at which time Hubbard reached for a firearm and discharged it in her direction.

Hubbard was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment and possession of marijuana. He was additionally served with a bench warrant. Hubbard was lodged in the Bell County Detention Center.