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.
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.