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Police: 21-year-old man shot, killed in Florence; 1 in custody

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Posted at 6:19 AM, Apr 23, 2023
and last updated 2023-04-23 18:27:00-04

FLORENCE, Ky. — A 21-year-old man is dead after a shooting Saturday night in Florence, the Florence Police Department said.

The victim has been identified by authorities as Dan Likiko.

The Florence Police Department responded to Winthrop Circle at approximately 9:30 p.m. to reports of a fight and shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers located Likiko with several gunshot wounds while seated in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Florence EMS arrived and pronounced him dead at 9:43 p.m.

Officers located and detained one male in possession of a pistol who stated he had shot the victim, police said. He was identified as Wayne Haggard, 38. Haggard was taken into custody at the Florence Police Department and transported to the Boone County Detention Center. Haggard has been charged with one count of murder, police said.

Initial investigation reveal that Likiko was involved in a physical altercation with individuals on Wintergreen Court that ultimately lead to shots being fired, police said.

This is an ongoing investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Florence Police Department at (859) 647-5420.