Perry County Man Arrested After Shots Fired Into Gas Station

Deputies arrested 36-year-old Shannon Petram Abbaspour of Chavies after an early-morning shooting damaged the former TNT gas station on KY-28, now operating as Perry Foods. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says shots were fired into the store from a passenger in an SUV after the vehicle stopped in front of the business at about 4:15 a.m. on December 30, 2025.

Authorities took Abbaspour into custody at his home and charged him with first-degree criminal mischief, public intoxication, and discharging a firearm across a public road. The sheriff’s office described its investigation as ongoing at the time of the arrest; investigators are expected to complete evidence collection and determine whether additional charges or arrests are warranted.

The incident put a commercial artery and its workers at risk during hours when businesses typically have fewer staff on site. The target location is a visible storefront on KY-28, a route frequently used by residents traveling between communities in the county. For local customers, store employees, and nearby homeowners, the shooting underscores the potential for violent incidents to disrupt daily life and commerce on county roadways.

Beyond the immediate safety concerns, the arrest spotlights institutional questions about how Perry County allocates law enforcement resources and supports public-safety strategies for late-night hours. Deputies responded and completed an arrest, but the event will likely prompt residents and officials to examine patrol patterns, lighting and surveillance around commercial properties, and opportunities for community policing that can reduce the chance of armed confrontations near businesses.

The criminal charges filed carry serious legal implications. First-degree criminal mischief is a felony-level allegation tied to significant property damage; discharging a firearm across a public road addresses the public-safety dimension of shooting in proximity to traffic and pedestrians. As the case moves through the justice system, court proceedings will determine culpability and penalties based on evidence developed during the sheriff’s investigation.

For voters and civic officials, this episode serves as a reminder that public-safety priorities can influence local elections and budget decisions. County commissioners, the sheriff’s office, and business owners may face calls from residents for clearer plans addressing late-night vulnerabilities. Attending local meetings, submitting questions to elected officials, and following courtroom developments will give residents factual grounding as they evaluate policy responses and public-safety investments in Perry County.

The sheriff’s office has said the investigation is ongoing; residents should expect official updates as investigators complete their work and as prosecutors decide on formal charges moving forward.