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Arraignment held for Princeton man charged in fatal shooting

Arraignment held for Princeton man charged in fatal shooting
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By West Kentucky Star staff
5 hours ago | PRINCETON
By West Kentucky Star staff Oct. 29, 2025 | 12:20 AM | PRINCETON
A Princeton man charged in the shooting death of another Princeton man appeared fo arraignment in Caldwell District Court earlier this week.

WPKY reported 20-year-old Hector Miguel Pena of Princeton is accused of the shooting of 34-year-old Jerrod Cooper also of Princeton at a residence in the 300 block of Beverly Drive last Thursday morning.

Pena appeared without a lawyer and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf.  He told District Judge Matthew Schalk during his appearance Monday he plans to hire an attorney.  

Pena is being held on a murder charge with bond at $1 million.  He is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing November 3rd.

source:  WPKY
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