Topline: Police said the shooting followed a verbal altercation in the drive-thru.
Published: January 24, 2025 8:30 am ET
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Monjah James-Wooten (via Louisville Metro Department of Corrections)
LOUISVILLE, KY — Authorities have announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred earlier this month at a Wendy’s restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky.
According to the Louisville Metro Police Department, 25-year-old Monjah D. James-Wooten turned himself in on January 17.
He has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault in connection with the incident, which took place on January 6, 2025, around 10:41 p.m. at the Wendy’s located at 8596 Dixie Highway.
Police said the shooting followed a verbal altercation in the drive-thru between the victim and James-Wooten, who was accompanied by two females. After the confrontation continued inside the restaurant, the victim exited the building, and gunfire was exchanged between the individuals involved.
The victim was struck by the gunfire and was transported to University of Louisville Hospital by EMS.
Although an arrest has been made, LMPD’s investigation is ongoing, and the department continues to urge the public to come forward with any additional information that may assist in the case.
Anyone with information regarding this case can call the anonymous tip line at 502-574-5673.
James-Wooten is currently in custody and awaiting the judicial process.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Monjah James-Wooten (via Louisville Metro Department of Corrections)
LOUISVILLE, KY — Authorities have announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred earlier this month at a Wendy’s restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky.
According to the Louisville Metro Police Department, 25-year-old Monjah D. James-Wooten turned himself in on January 17.
He has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault in connection with the incident, which took place on January 6, 2025, around 10:41 p.m. at the Wendy’s located at 8596 Dixie Highway.
Police said the shooting followed a verbal altercation in the drive-thru between the victim and James-Wooten, who was accompanied by two females. After the confrontation continued inside the restaurant, the victim exited the building, and gunfire was exchanged between the individuals involved.
The victim was struck by the gunfire and was transported to University of Louisville Hospital by EMS.
Although an arrest has been made, LMPD’s investigation is ongoing, and the department continues to urge the public to come forward with any additional information that may assist in the case.
Anyone with information regarding this case can call the anonymous tip line at 502-574-5673.
James-Wooten is currently in custody and awaiting the judicial process.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Police said the shooting followed a verbal altercation in the drive-thru.
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Published: January 24, 2025 8:30 am ET
Monjah James-Wooten (via Louisville Metro Department of Corrections)
LOUISVILLE, KY — Authorities have announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred earlier this month at a Wendy’s restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky.
According to the Louisville Metro Police Department, 25-year-old Monjah D. James-Wooten turned himself in on January 17.
He has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault in connection with the incident, which took place on January 6, 2025, around 10:41 p.m. at the Wendy’s located at 8596 Dixie Highway.
Police said the shooting followed a verbal altercation in the drive-thru between the victim and James-Wooten, who was accompanied by two females. After the confrontation continued inside the restaurant, the victim exited the building, and gunfire was exchanged between the individuals involved.
The victim was struck by the gunfire and was transported to University of Louisville Hospital by EMS.
Although an arrest has been made, LMPD’s investigation is ongoing, and the department continues to urge the public to come forward with any additional information that may assist in the case.
Anyone with information regarding this case can call the anonymous tip line at 502-574-5673.
James-Wooten is currently in custody and awaiting the judicial process.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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