Crime
Victims Killed in Shooting Outside Louisville Driver’s Licensing Office Identified
Louisville, KY – A tragic shooting outside a Driver Licensing Regional Office in Valley Station left three people dead Friday afternoon.
According to the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire around noon at the facility, located on Dixie Highway just north of Interstate 265.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim deceased at the scene.
Two female victims, suffering from critical gunshot wounds, were transported to UofL Hospital in downtown Louisville, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victims as:
- 29-year-old Raysa Pacios Valdes
- 33-year-old Antwanette Chillers
- 18-year-old Leslye Harbin Jr.
During a press briefing, LMPD Major Donald Boeckman expressed his concern over the shooting, stating, “I’m surprised there were not more people injured, because many people were standing outside. But as far as any details into what occurred, I just can’t speak to them right now.”
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear addressed the tragedy on social media, condemning what he called a “senseless act of violence.”
He also extended his gratitude to law enforcement officers for their swift response and urged prayers for the victims’ families.
LMPD’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident. No arrests have been made, and authorities have not yet released details regarding potential suspects.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issued the following statement in response to the shooting:
“We are thankful that all our employees are safe, and our hearts go out to the victims of this tragic incident. We remain focused on the safety of both our customers and employees. Security was present at the time of the incident, and the building was immediately locked down. Employees have been dismissed, and the office will remain closed for the rest of the day. We are fully cooperating with the Louisville Metro Police Department in their investigation and have no further details at this time.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact LMPD’s anonymous Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or submit a tip through the anonymous Crime Tip Portal.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.