Crime
36-year-old Joshua Miller Charged with Murder Following Fatal Shooting in Louisville’s Park Hill Neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is facing murder charges after a fatal shooting on Cypress Street in the Park Hill neighborhood, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD).
The incident occurred on Sunday, January 7, around 1:17 p.m., when officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Cypress Street following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers found a woman lying on the sidewalk, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services transported her to the University of Louisville Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities say the victim and her cousin had arranged to meet the victim’s cousin’s ex-boyfriend, 36-year-old Joshua Miller, to retrieve the cousin’s belongings.
Miller reportedly offered the pair a ride back to Cypress Street.
According to the victim’s cousin, as they arrived at the location, she was entering the home when she witnessed Miller firing several rounds at the victim before fleeing the scene.
However, the victim’s mother, Nichole Evans, disputed the account provided by law enforcement. Speaking to Channel2 NOW, she stated:
“My daughter was not in a relationship with Joshua Miller. She was helping her cousin with her domestic violence situation.”
Before succumbing to her injuries, the victim provided responding officers with Miller’s first and last name, age, and address, identifying him as the shooter.
Later, at approximately 3 p.m., Miller returned to the scene of the crime. While in an alley behind the residence, he reportedly fired a handgun at officers.
A brief foot pursuit ensued, during which officers shot Miller at least once. He was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital, where he is expected to survive his injuries.
No officers or bystanders were injured during the confrontation.
While being transported to the hospital, Miller allegedly made an incriminating statement captured on an officer’s body-worn camera. The footage records Miller saying, “If they ask you, I wasn’t sorry for it. I was trying to kill that b**h.”*
In addition to facing a murder charge, Miller is expected to face additional charges for firing at multiple LMPD officers.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.