Ky. Rev. Stat. § 508.060 : — KENTUCKY PENAL CODEASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES — Wanton endangerment in the first degree TEXT PDF (1) A person is guilty of wanton endangerment in the first degree when, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person. (2) Wanton endangerment in the first degree is a Class D felony. KRS 508.060 Effective:1/1/1975 Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 70, effective1/1/1975.