Crime
42-year-old Christopher Lester killed in Pike County shooting, 2 suspects arrested
Both men are charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Pikeville Post is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Steele community of Pike County on Saturday, January 11.
KSP troopers and investigators were dispatched to a residence on Laurel Fork Road, where they discovered 42-year-old Christopher Lester of Steele with fatal gunshot wounds.
The Pike County Coroner’s Office pronounced Lester deceased at the scene.
His body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy to determine the official cause of death.
The investigation led to the arrests of two individuals, Michael Brown and Anthony Browning.
Both men are charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Michael Brown was apprehended by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office in the Paw Paw area of Buchanan County, Virginia. He was arrested on a Kentucky warrant without incident and transported to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail.
Brown remains in custody awaiting extradition to Kentucky. Authorities have also identified him as a person of interest in another shooting incident in Kentucky.
Anthony Browning was similarly taken into custody, though details of his arrest have not been disclosed at this time.
KSP investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting and any potential connections between the suspects and the victim.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Milwaukee, WI – A 23-year-old woman was fatally shot early Friday morning, February 21, in Milwaukee, according to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD).
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 12:30 a.m. in the area of 95th Street and Brown Deer Road.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, identified as Amyri Dior, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Dior was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and police have not released information regarding a suspect or possible motive.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide tips through Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or via the P3 Tips mobile app.