Man Arrested After Vehicle Shooting Near Chavies Grocery Store

Police in Perry County arrested Shannon Petram Abbaspour, 36, of Chavies, after an early morning drive by shooting struck Perry Foods on KY Highway 28 on December 24, 2025. Authorities charged Abbaspour with first degree criminal mischief, public intoxication, and discharging a firearm across a public road. The business was struck three times by gunfire, but no injuries were reported.

Surveillance video posted by Perry Foods to its Facebook page shows a vehicle stopping on the roadway in front of the store and a passenger firing shots toward the storefront. Video evidence appears to have played a central role in identifying a suspect and moving law enforcement to make an arrest later that afternoon. Deputies had initially reported they were in the process of bringing someone into custody, and the subsequent arrest brings the immediate criminal response to a close while an investigation continues.

For local residents the incident has both immediate and longer term implications. The absence of physical injuries does not eliminate costs for the business, which will face property repair, potential insurance claims, and the expense of increased security measures. Small rural retailers often operate on narrow margins, so even short periods of closure or reputational impact can reduce revenue and employment stability for local workers. Customers who saw a store struck three times by gunfire may alter shopping patterns, reducing foot traffic and affecting surrounding businesses.

From a public policy perspective the charges signal prosecutors are treating the case as serious, and the use of a vehicle and public roadway in the shooting highlights risks to bystanders and traffic safety. Residents and local officials will likely weigh whether additional law enforcement presence, community policing strategies, or investment in surveillance and lighting around commercial corridors are needed to prevent repeat incidents.

The arrest closes a key immediate chapter in the case, while property recovery and a broader discussion about safety and economic resilience in Perry County now begin. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.