Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting Follows High-Speed Chase on Interstate 24 in Cadiz
Cadiz, KY – A high-speed chase on Interstate 24 Tuesday afternoon resulted in an officer-involved shooting in the Broadbent Square area of Cadiz, according to law enforcement officials.
The incident began when Kentucky State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop around the 47-mile marker eastbound on Interstate 24.
The suspect refused to comply, accelerating to speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour before taking the Cadiz-Hopkinsville exit in an attempt to evade authorities.
The pursuit came to a violent end when the suspect crashed his vehicle on Broadbent Boulevard.
Upon exiting the wrecked vehicle, the individual opened fire on law enforcement officers, prompting officers to return fire.
Multiple agencies, including the Trigg County Sheriff’s Office, Cadiz Police Department, Hopkinsville Police Department, and additional law enforcement personnel, responded to the scene.
The Trigg County Coroner’s Office was also present, though officials have not yet confirmed any fatalities.
The Kentucky State Police have taken over the investigation and are expected to release further details as they become available.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the suspect’s identity or any potential charges.
Residents are urged to avoid the Broadbent Square area as the investigation remains active.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.