Crime
31-year-old Kadesha Burch killed by Wisconsin bank robber 23-year-old Roosevelt Davis in Springfield
Burch — who is Davis’ common-law wife, according to the arrest citation.
Springfield, Ky. (December 27, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a tragic shooting that occurred in the early hours of December 27, 2024, at a residence on Claybrook Avenue in Springfield, Kentucky.
The investigation was initiated following a request from the Springfield Police Department for assistance.
KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the scene and launched an inquiry into the incident.
Preliminary findings indicate that an individual forcibly entered a residence on Claybrook Avenue and opened fire on two female occupants before fleeing.
- Victim Information:
- Kadesha Burch, 31, of Springfield, was found deceased at the scene from a gunshot wound.
- Frances Campbell, 52, of Springfield, sustained gunshot injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Through investigative efforts, 23-year-old Roosevelt Davis of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was identified as the suspect.
KSP Post 15 issued a statewide law enforcement bulletin to locate Davis.
A Shelbyville Police Department officer, acting on the bulletin, conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Malibu.
The driver was confirmed to be Davis.
KSP Detectives responded to Shelbyville, where Davis was arrested and charged with:
- Murder
- Attempted Murder
- First-Degree Burglary
Davis was transported and lodged at the Shelby County Detention Center.
The investigation remains active and is being led by KSP Detective B.J. Burton. KSP is working in collaboration with the Springfield Police Department, Washington County Coroner’s Office, Shelbyville Police Department, and additional KSP Troopers and Detectives.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Crime
Seven San Antonio Police Officers Shot, Suspect Dead Following Standoff at Sonterra Heights apartment
A violent confrontation at the Sonterra Heights apartment complex on San Antonio’s Far North Side late Wednesday night resulted in seven police officers being shot and the suspect found dead inside his apartment, authorities confirmed.
The incident began just before 9 p.m. when an officer responded to a report of a potential suicide at the complex located off Stone Oak Parkway near North Loop 1604 East.
According to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, the responding officer was met with gunfire upon arrival.
As additional officers arrived on the scene, six more were shot by the suspect, bringing the total number of wounded officers to seven.
All officers were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Chief McManus reported that four officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the conditions of the remaining three have not yet been disclosed.
Following the initial gunfire, the suspect barricaded himself inside an apartment, prompting the deployment of the San Antonio Police Department’s SWAT team.
Authorities worked swiftly to evacuate residents who could safely leave the premises, while others were instructed to remain inside their apartments for their safety.
After an hours-long standoff, SWAT officers breached the apartment around 2:45 a.m. Thursday, where they discovered the suspect deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
Chief McManus stated that it remains unclear whether the fatal shot was self-inflicted or the result of return fire from officers.
The suspect, described as a male in his 40s, had a criminal record that included three prior arrests—two for assault and one for driving while intoxicated (DWI).
At the time of the shooting, he was out on bond related to the DWI charge.
The San Antonio Police Department continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the suspect’s motives and whether any additional factors contributed to the deadly encounter.
Chief McManus expressed gratitude to the officers involved and emphasized the dangers law enforcement officers face daily. “This was an extremely dangerous situation that could have had even more tragic consequences,” he said.
Further updates on the conditions of the injured officers and additional details about the investigation will be released as they become available.