Crime
3 killed in shooting outside Louisville DMV branch
Louisville, KY – Three people were killed in a shooting at a Driver Licensing Regional Office in Valley Station on Friday afternoon, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD).
Authorities stated that officers responded to reports of a shooting around 12:00 p.m. in the 6200 block of Willismore Drive, near Dixie Highway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered three victims down outside the building.
A male victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while two female victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
LMPD officials have not yet confirmed whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the facility.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing an individual fleeing the area, though police have not released details on any potential suspects or motive.
Major Donald Boeckman of the LMPD stated that authorities do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public, but did not provide further clarification.
The investigation remains active, and police are urging anyone with information to contact LMPD’s anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD (5673) or submit tips online.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.