Robert McKay appeared virtually in the Campbell County District Court Monday morning to face murder charges after being named the suspect in a shooting at the Brass Bull in Newport early Saturday morning.
One person died as a result of the shooting.
McKay is currently held in the Campbell County Detention Center and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Campbell County District Court Judge Cameron J. Blau kept McKay’s bond at $1 million.
A community member told LINK nky that the victim was a bartender at the bar. The victim’s identity has not been confirmed, and police are not releasing any more information at this time.
The preliminary hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15, at 1 p.m.
