Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 16, 2026 —

Authorities have arrested and charged two teenage boys in connection with the fatal shooting of a 70-year-old woman in Pulaski County, Kentucky. The victim has been identified as Sherri Mitko.

Mitko was discovered deceased in her home on August 12th. Law enforcement officials reported that she sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has stated that there is no current threat to the public in relation to this incident. Officials described the event as isolated.

The names of the arrested teenagers have not been released by authorities due to their age. Further details regarding the investigation, including the timeline leading up to the shooting and any potential motives, were not immediately available.



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