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.
Crime
Jerome DeWayne Hughes, 35, Fatally Shot During Bonfire Gathering in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
A gathering among friends turned into a devastating tragedy Sunday night when 35-year-old Jerome DeWayne Hughes was fatally shot during a bonfire gathering in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. His death has left family members, friends, and others who were present mourning a sudden and heartbreaking loss.
Authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting. The suspect, identified as Derrick Lamont Edwards Jr., is facing a murder charge as investigators continue working to establish what led to the deadly confrontation.
According to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:20 p.m. Sunday to the 4300 block of Culver Road, west of Tuscaloosa, following reports of a shooting.
Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit Captain Jack Kennedy said the shooting occurred during a social gathering around a bonfire. What had begun as an evening spent with friends ended in violence, prompting an emergency response and a homicide investigation.
Hughes had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center for emergency treatment, but despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead.
His death has left loved ones grieving a life lost during what was supposed to be an ordinary gathering among friends.
Following interviews with witnesses and an examination of the crime scene, investigators obtained a murder warrant for 23-year-old Derrick Lamont Edwards Jr.
Authorities reported that Edwards was taken into custody within a few hours of the shooting through coordinated efforts involving the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit and the U.S. Marshals Service.
He has been charged with murder and is being held without bond, according to the information provided.
The charge is an allegation, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system. Edwards is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Although investigators have made an arrest, important questions about the shooting remain unanswered.
Authorities have not publicly explained what led to the confrontation, whether there was an argument before the gunfire, or what may have motivated the alleged attack.
Detectives continue gathering information and reviewing evidence as they work to establish the full sequence of events.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit detectives at 205-464-8690.
At 35 years old, Jerome DeWayne Hughes had a life and future that mattered to the people who knew and loved him. His sudden death has left family members and friends facing the painful reality of losing someone close to them.
The gathering on Culver Road was supposed to be an opportunity for people to spend time together. Instead, it became the setting of a fatal incident that has deeply affected those connected to the tragedy.
For Jerome’s loved ones, the days ahead will bring grief, difficult questions, and memories of a man whose life ended far too soon.
As the investigation continues, thoughts and condolences remain with the family and friends of Jerome DeWayne Hughes, as well as everyone affected by the shooting.
May Jerome be remembered with love and compassion, and may his family find strength and comfort during this heartbreaking time.