Man charged after woman shot, killed in Christian County

Man charged after woman shot, killed in Christian County
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) — A man was charged with murder after a woman was found with a fatal gunshot wound inside a Christian County residence Sunday night.

According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, around 10:30 p.m. deputies received a domestic disturbance report in the 6000 block of Pembroke Oak Grove Road involving a woman and a man. Officials said the person who reported the disturbance informed emergency services that shots were fired.

Upon their arrival, Anthony Moore, 35, was reportedly found sitting on the front porch and was immediately placed under arrest. Inside the residence, deputies found 31-year-old Cicara C. James dead from a gunshot wound to the head.

According to CCSO, Moore admitted that he shot James during an interview with detectives. He was charged with murder and first-degree wanton endangerment.

Anthony Moore (Christian County Sheriff’s Office)

Officials said Moore and James lived in the same residence and shared children.

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WKDZ Radio reported Moore was previously arrested in February and charged with fourth-degree assault, but he was on court release at the time of the shooting Sunday.

Three children were in the home at the time of the shooting, and they were not harmed in the incident, according to WKDZ.

No additional information was immediately released.


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