Richmond Police are seeking the whereabouts of Russell M. Masters (AKA Mark Masters) (52) of Richmond. Mr. Masters is wanted for Attempted Murder, Fleeing and Evading Police, and Wanton Endangerment.
On December 19, 2022, around 3:25 PM, Richmond Police responded to Mcwhorter Court in reference to a shooting. Moments later, police responded to Turpin Drive, where they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. It was determined the victim fled Mcwhorter Court and went to Turpin Drive. Officers on the scene immediately applied two tourniquets to the victim’s leg until EMS arrived. The victim was rushed by ambulance to a medical facility for treatment.
Detectives and crime scene technicians were called to the scene and began an immediate investigation. During the initial investigation, Russell M. Masters (AKA Mark Masters) was identified as the suspect. A short time after, police attempted to make contact with Mr. Masters, but he fled and led police on an overnight chase. Mr. Masters was last seen possessing a firearm and is considered dangerous.
Please use caution and contact the police if you know the whereabouts of Mr. Masters. Anyone with any information can call 859-624-4776 or email Det. Tyler Short at tshort@richmond.ky.us
