Selena Farrell: Covington mother on the run after a 2-year-old child was shot and killed

A Covington mother identified as Selena Farrell is wanted by the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office for running away after her 2-year-old child was shot and killed in a Covington shooting Monday afternoon.

Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said Selena Farrell, 23, has a warrant for violating probation and police want to speak to her about the shooting.

“She fled before police arrived and never showed up at the hospital,” a post from the attorney’s office said.

The post said she is not believed to be the shooter.

What we know

On Monday, officers responded to the 2500 block of Warren Street just before 1 p.m. for a report that a child had been shot, according to Covington police.

The boy was identified as Kahlil Adams of Covington by the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday morning.

Officials said the boy was taken to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and was pronounced dead.

Police are investigating, but have not released any details about how the child was shot.

A statement from the department said officers believe there is no threat to the public.

Anyone with information about the shooting is being asked to call Covington detectives at 859-292-2234.