Edmonton man charged after allegedly shooting vehicle

KNOB LICK, Ky. – An Edmonton man is behind bars after allegedly firing a gunshot that struck a vehicle on Thursday.

According to a uniform citation, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office was contacted Thursday regarding an incident off of Sulphur Well Center Road in Metcalfe County.

Deputies say the victim reported 34-year-old Cory Jessie of Edmonton had approached him “very aggressively while armed with a metal pipe.”

The victim further stated Jessie began “menacing” the victim and the victim’s juvenile child.

Authorities say the victim stated Jessie then armed himself with a gun and fired several rounds in the “vicinity of both victims,” with at least one round striking the victim’s vehicle.

A gun matching the given description was recovered from the scene, authorities say.

Jessie was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment – discharge of firearm.

He remains at the Barren County Detention Center.