Brownsville Man Accused of Assaulting Juvenile In Altercation Involving Handgun

Jordan K. Gray (31), Brownsville.

Edmonson Voice Report:
A Brownsville man was arrested and faces endangerment and criminal abuse charges after an altercation on Brownsville Road on Sunday evening, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff's Office stated that on June 19, 2022, at approximately 5:47 pm, local deputies were dispatched to the 3700-block of Brownsville Road for a fight in progress that involved a handgun. Law enforcement stated that on arrival, they located two adult males, one adult female, and two juveniles in the driveway of the residence. A female confirmed with law enforcement that the handgun in question was inside of an unoccupied vehicle and deputies retrieved and safely housed a Taurus 9mm, which was found to be loaded with a round in the chamber, according to the Sheriff's Office.  

After questioning all subjects at the scene, it was determined that one of the male subjects, identified at Jordan K. Gray (31), had physically assaulted one of the juveniles and then exited the home with a handgun, at which point an altercation involving the gun allegedly ensured between Gray and another male subject, the Sheriff's Office said. Officials also said the handgun altercation occurred in close proximity to the two juveniles and the female.

Gray was arrested on scene and charged with:

• Wanton Endangerment—1st Degree (4 counts)
• Criminal Abuse—1st Degree (Child 12 or under)