Crime
No Shots Fired or Victims Following Panic at Kentucky Expo Center During Basketball Tournament
LOUISVILLE, KY — July 13, 2025 — Authorities have confirmed that no shots were fired and no injuries were reported following a large-scale panic at the Kentucky Exposition Center on Saturday, where the “Run 4 Roses” youth basketball tournament was being held.
Initial reports of an active shooter caused widespread fear and confusion among attendees at both the Expo Center and neighboring Kentucky Kingdom amusement park.
Emergency responders, including Louisville Metro Police and Fire Department personnel, arrived on scene promptly and established a command post to assess the situation.
After a thorough investigation, officials confirmed that there was no active shooter, no gunfire, and no victims associated with the incident.
According to officials from the Kentucky Exposition Center, the panic began after unverified reports of a threat spread rapidly, prompting a mass evacuation.
The situation caused significant traffic congestion in and around the venue as thousands of attendees attempted to leave simultaneously.
Law enforcement has since confirmed the incident was a false alarm and posed no actual threat to public safety.
As a precaution, event organizers ended tournament play for the remainder of the day and closed the facility to reentry.
Law enforcement is now focused on managing traffic flow and ensuring the safe departure of all individuals from the venue.
Witnesses described the experience as chaotic and frightening, particularly given the large number of children present at the tournament. One attendee shared, “It was one of the scariest moments of my life—so many kids, and no one knew what was happening.”
Authorities urge the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information during emergency situations.
An official statement from Louisville Metro Police reiterated:
“There was no active shooter, no shots fired, and no victims located. We understand the fear this caused, and we are working closely with event organizers to ensure safety moving forward.”
Further updates will be provided as needed.
Crime
Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin Fatally Stabs Mother Zoya Shablykin and Three Others at Key Peninsula Home
Five people, including the suspect, are dead following a violent stabbing incident and subsequent deputy-involved shooting Tuesday morning in the 14000 block of 87th Avenue Court Northwest near Gig Harbor, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).
Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin.
Investigators say the incident began as a reported protection order violation and escalated into a deadly stabbing attack in a residential cul-de-sac.
Dispatchers received the first 911 call at approximately 8:41 a.m. reporting an “order violation in progress.” According to the sheriff’s office, an adult male had gone to a residence despite a no-contact protection order involving a female occupant of the home.
Deputies later clarified that although a protection order had been granted, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect and therefore was not legally enforceable at the time.
Deputies were en route to serve the order when the situation rapidly escalated.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., additional emergency calls reported that the man was actively stabbing individuals outside the home. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with at least one victim attacked in the middle of the street in front of multiple bystanders.
A deputy arrived on scene minutes later.
According to Officer Shelbie Boyd, spokesperson for the Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT), gunfire was reported at 9:33 a.m.
“We have the adult male suspect who was shot by the deputy,” Boyd said during a press briefing.
Shablykin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the exchange of gunfire but confirmed that the investigation remains active.
Deputies located four adult victims at the scene.
Three were pronounced dead at the residence. A fourth victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to their injuries.
One of the victims was identified as 52-year-old Zoya Shablykin, the suspect’s mother.
Authorities stated that relationships between the suspect and the additional victims remain under investigation.
Witness accounts suggest that neighbors may have intervened in an attempt to stop the attack.
Court records linked to the residence show that in April 2025, Zoya Shablykin petitioned for a protection order against her adult son. The order was granted in May.
In her petition, she alleged ongoing threats, harassment, and erratic behavior, including prior physical aggression. The filing referenced concerns about his mental health and stated he had previously pushed and threatened her.
The protection order prohibited the son from possessing weapons and from coming within 1,000 feet of his mother, her home, vehicle, or workplace. The order also required him to comply with a treatment plan and prescribed medications.
Investigators confirmed that although the order had been approved by the court, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect at the time of the incident. Deputies were attempting to serve the documentation when the stabbing occurred.
Court records indicate Shablykin had multiple prior contacts with law enforcement dating back to 2020, primarily involving traffic-related offenses, including driving without a valid license and refusing to identify himself during traffic stops. Records reflect at least 14 separate cases. A 2023 trespassing charge was dismissed.
A family acquaintance told media outlets that other immediate family members were not present at the residence during the attack and were safe elsewhere at the time of the incident.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and the Pierce County Force Investigation Team are continuing to investigate both the stabbing deaths and the deputy-involved shooting. Authorities have not yet released the names of the additional victims pending notification of next of kin.
Officials described the event as a tragic escalation of a domestic situation that unfolded rapidly despite law enforcement response efforts.
Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.