Crime
London Woman Arrested for Mother’s Murder Following Fatal Shooting
London, KY – A 26-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of her mother Friday night.
According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Burnett Road, approximately seven miles southeast of London, at around 9:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered Carol Rich, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency response efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect, Brianna Rich, the victim’s 26-year-old daughter, was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators recovered a 9mm pistol at the scene, which is believed to be the weapon used in the shooting.
Brianna Rich was arrested and booked into the Laurel County Correctional Center, where she faces murder charges.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet disclosed any further details.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.