Authorities investigating shooting death of Taylor County student-athlete, arrest made
LEBANON, Ky. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the shooting death of a Taylor County student-athlete.
According to a release, MCSO deputies responded to 1259 Penick Road in Lebanon early Sunday morning to a possible shooting.
When deputies arrived, they located the body of 18-year-old JaRon J. Johnson, of Campbellsville.
MCSO’s preliminary investigation indicates that a “large party” was being held at the scene and a physical altercation took place. A gun was fired during the fight.
MCSO says an arrest has been made in the investigation, according to the release.
The investigation is ongoing.
Johnson was set to begin his senior year in August. He was a member of the basketball and football teams, according to MaxPreps.com.
Taylor County Schools issued the following statement Sunday:
It is with heavy hearts that Taylor County High School and Taylor County School District share the devastating news of the passing of one of our beloved students, who was preparing to begin his senior year.
Our entire Cardinal family is deeply saddened by this loss. This student was a valued member of our school community, and he will be greatly missed by classmates, teachers, staff, and coaches.
We understand that grief affects each of us differently, and we encourage our students and staff to lean on one another for support. Counselors and support services will be available at TCHS this week, Monday through Thursday this week from 9 AM – 12 PM.
As a Cardinal family, we will come together to honor this student’s life and support one another through this heartbreaking time. We ask that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.
With deepest sympathy,
Taylor County High School
Taylor County School District
