The Kentucky State Police are currently investigating a domestic violence call that resulted in a shooting.

Troopers and detectives responded to an E. Hall Street address in Dawson Springs at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Antony Petrakis of Dawson Springs had been in a verbal argument with his girlfriend, Holly Ruby of Eddyville.

During the course of the argument Petrakis fired a shot from a handgun striking Ruby.

Ruby was treated and released by the Caldwell County Emergency Department.

Antony Petrakis was arrested and charged with Assault 1st Degree. He is lodged in the Hopkins County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing by Detective Scott Smith. KSP was assisted by the Dawson Springs Police Department and the Hopkins County Sheriff Department.