Covington, KY

Authorities have formally identified Franklin Smith as the primary suspect sought in connection with a recent shooting incident that took place at a local establishment in Covington. Law enforcement officials are actively pursuing Smith and have made it clear that he remains at large. In an effort to locate the indivi…

Covington police are seeking 44-year-old Franklin Smith, who is wanted in connection with a shooting at Hat Tricks Sports Bar on Madison Avenue. The incident occurred just before 1:20 a.m. Sunday, leaving one man critically injured with multiple gunshot wounds. Smith, described as armed and dangerous, has a tattoo sle…

A teen was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Covington, Kentucky, on May 18, 2026. The incident occurred on West 11th and Madison Street shortly after 8:00 PM. Police report the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived and remains at large. This is the second shooting in the are…