Crime
2 dead after vehicle plows into outside patio at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
One of the victims killed has been identified as Kristina Folkerts.
On Sept. 1, 2024, just after 8 p.m., St. Louis Park police and fire personnel responded to a reported incident at Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park, of a vehicle being driven into the outside patio area.
Two people are dead with three injured.
One of the victims killed has been identified as Kristina Folkerts. Her mother, Laura Lee, worked at Park Tavern from the late ’80s until she passed away in 2008.
Kristina had followed in her mother’s footsteps and began serving at Park Tavern.
Surveillance footage shows the male driver entered the Park Tavern parking lot and did not enter Park Tavern.
He attempted to park, then drove into the outside patio at Park Tavern.
The male driver is under arrest for criminal vehicular homicide.
Jail records show Steven Frane Bailey, 56, is being held on criminal vehicular homicide in the St. Louis Park incident where two people died and three were injured when a driver plowed into a crowded patio.
He appears to have a history of DWI.
The Minnesota State Patrol is on scene doing accident reconstruction.
Other assisting agencies include the Hopkins, Minnetonka and Wayzata police departments and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office.
The scene remains active and anyone with information is asked to call 952.924.2618.
This is an active and ongoing investigation of the St. Louis Park Police Department.
Additional updates will be provided as more information is available.
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.