Shooting Victim Dies Nearly A Month Later

No details have been provided if the alleged shooter, Larry Herald II will face additional charges.

Larry Steven Herald II. File photo. 

(Burlington, Ky.) – A Cincinnati man has died nearly a month after taking a shooting in northern Kentucky.

Michael Holbrook, 46, was pronounced dead on Wednesday, reports WLWT-5.

Holbrook suffered a gunshot wound to his neck on June 29 at a home on Sundance Boulevard.

The gunshot allegedly came from 47-year-old Larry Steven Herald II. Deputies say an argument between the two led to Herald striking Holbrook with a handgun, which caused the gun to fire and strike Holbrook in the neck.

Herald has been charged with Assault 1st Degree (class B felony) and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree (class D felony).

Its unknown if Herald will face additional charges after the death of Holbrook.

RELATED STORIES: 

Argument Led To Warning Shot, Then Pistol-Whipping And Shooting

More from Local News


Events

Legislators to Discuss Rising Star Casino Relocation

The first mention of relocation occurred in 2024.

2025 Rewind: Year in Review

It is time to take a look back on some of the big happenings from this year.

Great Parks' Winter Hike Series Returns in New Year

The series includes a mix of educational and challenging hikes, ranging from 4 to 5.5 miles.

2025 Sports Rewind: Year in Review

There were plenty of big moments in 2025.

Local Sports Report - December 30, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Ernest - Would If I Could

Lee Brice Killed The Man 1:36
SheDaisy I Will... But 1:32
Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Houston [Means I'm One Day Closer to You] 1:28
George Birge It Won't Be Long 1:25