Authorities investigate car ramming incidents at two Florence gun stores

FLORENCE, Ky (WXIX) -The Florence Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating two incidents involving a car that rammed through two gun stores over the weekend.

The first incident took place on Friday at Triggers in Florence. According to the president and owner, Rodney Williams, he received a notification from his security around 4:42 a.m.

When he arrived at the store, he saw a Kia still running, with the front of his store destroyed.

He stated that a vehicle collided with the front of the store, resulting in approximately $100,000 in damages. According to the surveillance footage, Willaims saw that six men, many with face coverings, ran through the store and stole merchandise.

Boone County dispatchers say a similar situation happened at Range USA on Sunday morning. That vehicle was unoccupied, and no injuries were reported, dispatch said.

The cost of the damages at Range USA is unknown at this time.

Law enforcement has stated what and how much was stolen.

Authorities have not stated if they have arrested anyone in connection with the incidents.

FOX19 NOW reached out to Range USA’s corporate office, but they have not responded.

Police and the ATF are still investigating.

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