Two Teens Charged in Kentucky Homicide of 70-Year-Old Woman
Two teenage boys have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 70-year-old Sherri Mitko. Mitko was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside her Pulaski County, Kentucky home on August 12th. Authorities stated there…
Charlotte, NC, August 16, 2026 —
Two teenage boys have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 70-year-old Sherri Mitko. The victim was discovered deceased inside her home in Pulaski County, Kentucky, on August 12th.
According to authorities, Mitko sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, which is leading the investigation, has not yet released the names of the arrested teenagers, citing their juvenile status.
Investigators stated that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. The motive behind the attack has not been disclosed by officials.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, the timeline leading up to Mitko’s death, and the specific charges filed against the two individuals were not immediately available. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the matter.
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