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.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.