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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.


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Suspect Identified in Highlands Ranch Main Event Shooting

The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.

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Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver.

She was taken into custody and faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the case will be referred to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.

It is important to note that all charges are allegations at this stage, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Deputies arriving at the scene discovered that multiple rounds had been fired inside the entertainment venue, leading to the injury of a female victim who sustained gunshot wounds to her chest and foot.

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The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.

As deputies secured the area, one officer encountered a male suspect armed with a handgun in the parking lot.

The deputy issued multiple commands for the individual to drop the weapon, but the suspect continued moving between parked vehicles.

When the armed man turned toward the deputy, the officer discharged their firearm, fatally wounding him. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators recovered multiple firearms at the scene and are working to determine the full sequence of events.

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Authorities believe the deceased male was connected to the initial shooting inside the building, but his exact role in the incident is still under investigation.

In accordance with standard protocol, the 23rd Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will oversee the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

The deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the review.

Sheriff Darren Weekly has emphasized the importance of transparency and assured the public that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

Authorities urge the community to refrain from speculation and allow investigators time to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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The safety of residents remains the top priority, and officials commend the swift response of law enforcement in containing a potentially deadly situation.

Call for Information:
Anyone with additional details regarding the shootings is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7549.


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