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.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hundreds of students and community members are mourning the death of Erik Spencer, who was fatally shot at a shopping center in Jefferson City on November 1.
Authorities have confirmed Spencer’s death but have not yet released details regarding the individual responsible for the shooting.
Multiple witness accounts suggest the shooter may have been a white male, reportedly described by some as a possible off-duty police officer.
According to witnesses, the incident occurred as Erik and his girlfriend were leaving a store when a verbal argument broke out between them.
The male individual allegedly intervened, despite being told that the situation was under control.
Moments later, witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, striking Erik.
Friends and witnesses at the scene stated that Erik did not pose any threat to the shooter and that the confrontation escalated unnecessarily.
Law enforcement agencies have not confirmed the shooter’s identity, whether he is affiliated with law enforcement, or if he has been detained or turned himself in.
The Jefferson City Police Department and local investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Community members have since gathered for vigils and memorials to honor Erik’s memory as the investigation remains active and ongoing.