Arrest made in connection with shooting at Science Hill restaurant

June 18, 2025 Zac Oakes WJRS News

An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting at a restaurant in the Science Hill community of Pulaski County.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Nathanael Clark on Monday in connection with the shooting that occurred June 4 at the Science Hill Dairy Mart. That shooting resulted in a man being flown to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

The victim, identified as 58-year-old Gregory Howe, was released from the hospital several days later.

Clark was arrested in Lexington on Monday in connection with the shooting.

Due to several other individuals being at the restaurant at the time of the shooting, Clark faces 11 counts of wanton endangerment first degree along with a charge of attempted murder.

He remains lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center.

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