McLean County murder suspect makes court appearance Tuesday

McLean County murder suspect makes court appearance Tuesday
Published: Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:45 AM CST
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MCLEAN CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The man accused in a McLean County murder was in court Tuesday.

State troopers say 18-year-old William Arant killed 20-year-old Steven Powell.

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Kentucky State Police troopers were called to the shooting on February 9.

They say they found Powell with an apparent gunshot wound on his abdomen.

We’re told he later died at the hospital.

Arant is charged with burglary and murder.

After his arraignment Tuesday morning, he is scheduled to be back in court Wednesday for a pre-trial conference.

18-year-old William Arant
18-year-old William Arant(Daviess County Jail)