Crime
Suspect in shooting of Orange County deputy killed by police in Louisville
The two-day manhunt for Austin Schepers, a 33-year-old man accused of shooting an Orange County, Indiana deputy sheriff, came to an end Saturday night when law enforcement fatally shot Schepers during a confrontation in Louisville, Kentucky.
Indiana State Police (ISP) reported that Schepers was located in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue, in Louisville’s Jacobs neighborhood.
Officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) were led to the residence as part of their efforts to apprehend the fugitive.
Upon finding Schepers, a confrontation ensued, during which he was fatally shot by law enforcement at the scene. LMPD has classified the incident as a “critical investigation,” emphasizing its serious nature.
The events leading to the manhunt began on Friday when Deputy Zac Andry of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle—a Pontiac Grand Prix—partially blocking the road. While checking on the situation, Deputy Andry encountered Schepers.
According to investigators, Schepers pulled out a firearm during the interaction and opened fire on Deputy Andry, striking him multiple times, including a critical wound to the head.
Deputy Andry was rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition as of the latest updates. The incident sparked a widespread manhunt involving multiple agencies.
Schepers’ death concludes the search, but investigations into the circumstances surrounding both the original shooting and the subsequent confrontation remain ongoing. LMPD and ISP are working together to piece together the sequence of events.
The shooting of Deputy Andry has left the Orange County community reeling. Local law enforcement has expressed gratitude for the support received during the manhunt and has asked the public to continue keeping Deputy Andry and his family in their thoughts during this difficult time.
Authorities are expected to release further details as investigations progress.
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department (HPD) has confirmed the arrest of 44-year-old Dawud Parker, who has been charged with murder in connection with the February 4th fatal shooting of 48-year-old Alisha Parker.
The shooting occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m. at a convenience store located at 1206 Barker Cypress Road.
Surveillance footage showed Dawud Parker exiting the passenger seat of Alisha Parker’s black BMW moments before the shooting.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Alisha unresponsive in the driver’s seat, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities later confirmed that the suspect and victim were siblings, making this an especially tragic act of violence.
Following the incident, HPD homicide detectives worked to identify and locate the suspect.
A surveillance image of the shooter was released to the public in an effort to assist in his identification.
Dawud Parker was later taken into custody and formally charged with murder.
Further details surrounding the motive and circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released.
Authorities continue to investigate this case, and anyone with additional information is urged to contact Houston Police Department Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.