Crime
31-year-old Kadesha Burch killed by Wisconsin bank robber 23-year-old Roosevelt Davis in Springfield
Burch — who is Davis’ common-law wife, according to the arrest citation.
Springfield, Ky. (December 27, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a tragic shooting that occurred in the early hours of December 27, 2024, at a residence on Claybrook Avenue in Springfield, Kentucky.
The investigation was initiated following a request from the Springfield Police Department for assistance.
KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the scene and launched an inquiry into the incident.
Preliminary findings indicate that an individual forcibly entered a residence on Claybrook Avenue and opened fire on two female occupants before fleeing.
- Victim Information:
- Kadesha Burch, 31, of Springfield, was found deceased at the scene from a gunshot wound.
- Frances Campbell, 52, of Springfield, sustained gunshot injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Through investigative efforts, 23-year-old Roosevelt Davis of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was identified as the suspect.
KSP Post 15 issued a statewide law enforcement bulletin to locate Davis.
A Shelbyville Police Department officer, acting on the bulletin, conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Malibu.
The driver was confirmed to be Davis.
KSP Detectives responded to Shelbyville, where Davis was arrested and charged with:
- Murder
- Attempted Murder
- First-Degree Burglary
Davis was transported and lodged at the Shelby County Detention Center.
The investigation remains active and is being led by KSP Detective B.J. Burton. KSP is working in collaboration with the Springfield Police Department, Washington County Coroner’s Office, Shelbyville Police Department, and additional KSP Troopers and Detectives.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
A 7-year-old girl was killed and her mother injured Tuesday night after gunfire was directed into their northwest Atlanta home in what police describe as a drive-by shooting.
The victim has been identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner as Zoey Price, who had recently celebrated her seventh birthday in December.
Authorities confirmed she is the youngest homicide victim recorded in the City of Atlanta so far in 2026.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded shortly after 9:45 p.m. to reports of shots fired at a residence in the 2200 block of Tiger Flowers Drive NW, near the intersection of Joe Louis Drive NW.
During a late-night press conference, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum stated that the shooting appears to have stemmed from an earlier dispute between two individuals. Investigators believe the disagreement occurred approximately 30 minutes before the gunfire erupted.
Chief Schierbaum said the suspect returned to the area and opened fire into the home, where the child and her 44-year-old mother were inside at the time.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds. In an effort to save the child’s life, officers transported Zoey Price in the back of a patrol vehicle to a nearby hospital. Despite those efforts, she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Her mother was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released details regarding her current condition.
Chief Schierbaum stated that homicide detectives are actively pursuing leads and expressed confidence that investigators have identified the individual responsible.
“We are going to arrest the individual who took a 7-year-old child from this city through senseless gun violence,” Schierbaum said. “You know who you are. If you’re watching this broadcast, turn yourself in. Because we are going to be coming to your home with an arrest warrant and we will take you into custody.”
He further emphasized the department’s commitment to securing justice for the victim and the community.
“We are coming for you. We are going to put you in jail and we are going to bring justice for this community,” the chief added.
The fatal shooting has shaken residents in the northwest Atlanta neighborhood, particularly given the young age of the victim. Investigators continue working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the earlier dispute and the events that led to the gunfire.
No arrests have been announced as of this time. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Atlanta Police Department as the investigation remains ongoing.