LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Family and friends of a man left for dead at a hospital want more answers.
Christopher “Buddy” Jones was found on March 16th, outside of Kosair Children’s Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest.
Two people were arrested in connection to this shooting.
Christopher “Brandon” Keith is charged with tampering with physical evidence and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Abigail Frazier is charged with tampering with physical evidence and bribery of a public servant.
The victim’s family and friends say they just want to know what happened.
“My brother might be alive today if they would have called an ambulance,” said Jamie Kaufman, victim’s sister.
Kaufman still can’t believe that her younger brother is gone. Leaning on family friends, Kaufman was surrounded by two people who knew Jones best.
“I didn’t believe it,” said Rena Cooper, victim’s friend. “I just talked to him Thursday.”
Jones was out riding with friends early Saturday morning. According to an arrest report Jones was sitting in the back passenger seat when he was shot. According to Keith’s attorney Jones accidentally shot himself. He was then dropped off outside Kosair Children’s Hospital and later died. “If it was an accident and he did it himself, why not pick up your phone and call 911 and say Oh my God, my friend just shot himself,” asked Cooper.
Police say the next morning Frazier threw away Jones’ bloody clothing into a gas station trash can, stating that someone else told her to. Then Frazier and Keith got rid of the gun. Frazier’s arrest report states she went on to offer a detective sexual favors to avoid charges.
April 3, 2013 6:47 AM
