Crime
Kenton Ridge High School student 15-year-old Raymond Estep killed in accidental shooting
A visitation has been arranged to honor the memory of Raymond Estep, a 15-year-old student from Kenton Ridge High School, who tragically lost his life in an accidental shooting on Saturday night.
Ray, who was active on his school’s bowling team, passed away following the incident.
The Littleton & Rue Funeral Home has shared a tribute on its website, commemorating Ray’s life and contributions to his school community.
On Saturday, at approximately 6:37 p.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies and emergency responders were dispatched to the 4400 block of Reno Road.
According to authorities, a group of teenagers was gathered together when the shooting occurred, which has been described as an unfortunate act of horseplay involving a firearm.
Lieutenant Kristopher Schultz from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office explained that a 16-year-old, who had been invited as a guest, brought a gun to the gathering.
Believing the gun was unloaded after removing the magazine, the teen pointed it at Ray and pulled the trigger.
Tragically, a single round remained in the chamber and discharged, striking Ray in the torso.
He was taken to the hospital, but despite medical efforts, Ray succumbed to his injuries around 7:35 p.m.
Visitation for Ray Estep will take place on Sunday, November 17, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, with a private service planned for Monday.
Kenton Ridge High School and the surrounding community are grieving deeply over this loss.
The impact has been profound, creating a ripple effect felt by students, staff, and families throughout the close-knit community. In response, Kenton Ridge has activated its Traumatic Event Crisis Intervention Plan (TECIP), bringing in mental health therapists, counselors, and additional support staff to provide guidance and comfort to those affected by this tragedy. The school encourages anyone in need of support to reach out, as they navigate this difficult time together.
Crime
River Ridge man kills wife, 2-year-old before Jefferson Parish deputies kill him
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
Sheriff Joseph Lopinto of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) announced an ongoing investigation into a tragic incident involving a double homicide and a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in River Ridge, Louisiana.
Around 4:00 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call from a child reporting multiple gunshot victims inside a residence on the 10000 block of Stephen Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a harrowing scene.
An adult female and a 2-year-old child were found unresponsive and suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Two additional juvenile females, ages 9 and 13, were found injured but alive.
Both were transported to Children’s Hospital.
The 9-year-old remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery, while the 13-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle.
While securing the residence, deputies encountered an armed adult male suspect, later identified as the father of the juvenile victims, in a back bedroom.
Deputies reported that the suspect brandished a firearm, prompting multiple officers to fire their service weapons.
The suspect was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary evidence indicates that the suspect shot all four victims before being confronted and fatally wounded by deputies.
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
- Deceased:
- 40-year-old mother.
- 2-year-old child.
- Suspect (father).
- Injured:
- 9-year-old child (critical condition).
- 13-year-old child (non-life-threatening injuries).
The JPSO continues to investigate the incident, including the circumstances leading to the shootings and the actions of deputies at the scene.
Sheriff Lopinto emphasized the gravity of the tragedy and assured the community that the investigation would be thorough and transparent.
No further details are available at this time. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.