Elizabethtown man charged with murder after police say he fired into a home, killing woman inside

Dec 29, 2023
Dec 29, 2023 Updated Dec 29, 2023

Man arrested for murder in Elizabethtown after police say he fired shots through someone's front door

Kenyata McWilliams, shooting victim in E-town - 12.29.23

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An Elizabethtown man was charged with murder after police said he fired into a home and killed a woman.

Officers arrested Chris Bell, Jr., 34, on Thursday after a brief standoff with Elizabethtown police.

Police said Bell knocked on a door at a home on Henon Lane Wednesday morning. That's near Elizabethtown High School.

Bell walked inside, but was asked to leave. That's when police said he fired into the home from the porch, hitting Kenyata McWilliams. McWilliams died at the scene.

Bell is charged with murder and was arraigned in Hardin County District Court on Friday where a judge set his bond at $1 million. He's expected back in court on Jan. 3.

McWilliams' sister-in-law set up a GoFundMe page for her funeral expenses.

Her family said McWilliams will forever be missed by all who knew and loved her.