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.
BELLEVUE, NE – A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting late Thursday night at a Bellevue apartment complex, authorities confirmed.
According to the Bellevue Police Department (BPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 10:30 p.m. at an apartment complex near 13th Street and Galvin Road, just west of Bellevue East High School.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 21-year-old George Negrete suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers immediately administered lifesaving measures before Negrete was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation between Negrete and the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Christian Lara.
During the confrontation, authorities say Lara allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old woman before shooting Negrete in the leg.
Lara sustained injuries during the altercation and was treated before being taken into custody.
He has been formally charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and terroristic threats.
The female victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment at the scene.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue gathering evidence and conducting interviews.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Bellevue Police Department.