The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a shooting that killed a Hopkins County teen on Tuesday morning.

Close to 1:19 a.m., the KSP Post 2 in Madisonville was requested by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department to investigate a shooting on Hosick Avenue in Dawson Springs.

According to KSP, early findings showed that Dakota Carter, 16, of Dawson Springs had suffered a gunshot wound. He was first taken to Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville, then was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee where he passed away from his injuries.

The investigation is still underway and foul play is suspected. If anyone has any information pertaining to this investigation, call the KSP Post 2 at 270-676-3313. If wanting to remain anonymous, call 1-800-222-5555 or use the KSP app on a smartphone or tablet.