This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sheriff Hunt tells 13 News that there are multiple victims with injuries. ", It's the type of place where he leaves the church keys in the front door, he said, "so I know where I put them.". And Floyd County, a small community on the edge of the state near the Virginia and West Virginia border, was shaken. "For thirty-nine years you served with honor and glory up until the last second when you did not go down without a fight," the department posted. asked neighbor Dorthy Rackard. As more and more police cars zoomed by, customers asked him if he knew what was happening. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder of a police officer and was jailed on a $10 million bond. UPDATE (July 1, at 8:16 a.m.): According to an arrest citation record from the Pike County Detention Center, Lance Storz, 49, has been arrested in connection with Thursday nights shooting in Allen, KY. Ellen Gilland was initially charged with first-degree . State Route 1428 between Citizens Bank of Kentucky and Allen Curve is currently closed at this time. "We were freaked out, then when we realized who it was we really freaked out," said Hopson, who knows Storz's wife. The emergency domestic violence protective order for Storz's wife was issued Thursday, court records show, which led officers to his home. MORE. Many of the deputies who showed up to the residence were shot either as soon as they got out of their patrol cars or through their window, Hunt said. Gun violence: Shootings are down in Louisville this year. According to Trooper Gayheart, all of the injuries sustained during the ambush were gunshot wounds. The officers at the scene were under fire for hours, Hunt said. Prestonsburg police released a statement in a Facebook post after Chaffins killing. For those living in the midst of violence, solutions can't come soon enough. All Rights Reserved. They both fear what could have happened if she stayed next to him. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. His next court date is July 11. "Instead of gathering for the festival, we encourage every Pikeville family to join us in prayer for the fallen officers and humble gratitude for their sacrifice.. UPDATE 11:45 P.M. SUNDAY, AUG. 8, 2021. There were two scheduled events taking place Saturday morning. "Why is it that y'all gotta keep killing each other? Pictured: LMPD investigators stand near windows shattered by gunfire in the west wing of the Kentucky Expo Center at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2022. They also found Theresa Cains 20-year-old daughter, Samantha Cain, still alive. The shooting happened around 8:30p.m. A 76-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill husband in a Florida hospital was released on $150,000 bond Friday night. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But as soon as it gets dark, they head inside. ^AB. It is unclear whether Storz, who appeared via video with multiple bruises and lacerations on his face, has an attorney. Andy Beshear issued a statement Saturday, calling the date a "hard morning for Kentucky" and urging people across the commonwealth to "stand together in honoring these heroes and their sacrifice, and pray for a full recovery for those injured.". If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. On Thursday . U.S. news Third officer dies in shooting in Kentucky; suspect in custody Lance Storz, 49, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder of a police officer Friday and was held on $10 million. During the altercation, the adult male fired two shots, one of which struck the juvenile in the pelvic area. Cincinnati CNN affiliate WXIX reports that investigators now believe 46-year-old Theresa Caine is responsible for the deadly incident, shooting four of her family members before turning the gun on herself. A shooting scene in Allen, Kentucky, on June 30, 2022. The county sheriff told WXIX the family had long faced financial problems leading up to the eviction, and that seems to be the motive behind the deadly shooting. The case will be transferred to Floyd Circuit Court and could become a capital case. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Footage captured on a Ring Doorbell camera shows Monday's Phoenix Hill shooting that sent a man to the hospital. Live updates: Lexington police investigating morning shooting at apartment complex Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky 12:52 1-Feb-23 Shooting under investigation in Lexington WKYT-27, Kentucky 12:40 1-Feb-23 LMPD: Victim in hospital after shooting in the Southside neighborhood WAVE 3, Kentucky 21:02 31-Jan-23 A shooting scene in. You have permission to edit this article. (WDRB photo). "It really doesn't seem real. Andy Beshear called it a "barricade situation.". Deputies were eventually able to negotiate with Storz, with assistance from his family, after nearly six hours of active shooting, officials said. On Friday night, a group of about 10 people gathered outside the Prestonsburg Police Department, where the vehicles of their fallen officers were parked on the front lawn and black and blue bows were placed on their hoods. Sorry, no headlines or news topics were found. Storz returns to court on July 11. The reason: Gun violence. Pictured: this image grab taken from video dated Dec. 31, 2022, shows an empty bullet casing after a shooting at the Kentucky Expo Center on Phillips Lane in Louisville, Ky., that sent two people to the hospital. The shooting happened after Lasielle White allegedly backed into a police cruiser and nearly hit firefighters. Neighbors who live on South Clay Street in Phoenix Hill said it's a great spot to go on a walk during the day. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. I just know prayer is the best policy," said Rackard. ABC News' Jason Volack and Ahmad J. Hemingway contributed to this report. It's a daggone shame.". This is a tough morning for our commonwealth, Kentucky Gov. Meanwhile, three more officers were injured, state police said. But as soon as it gets dark, they head inside. Two officers were killed when Storz opened fire on police attempting to serve a warrant at a home in eastern Kentucky on June 30, 2022, authorities said. ", SCHOOL SHOOTINGS HIT TWO-DECADE RECORD HIGH IN 2021, ACCORDING TO GOVERNMENT REPORT, Gov. Mourners leave flowers at The Rock on the grounds of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 . 2 people were injured in the shooting that remains under investigation. As reported earlier by 13 News, two law enforcement officers were killed in the shooting. TENNESSEE MAN ON THE RUN AFTER ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING POLICE OFFICER, DEAD AFTER SHOOTOUT WITH KENTUCKY POLICE, Allen is a small town southeast of Lexington. Copyright 2023 WDRB Media. Legal Statement. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Louisville office also confirmed on Twitter that the London and Ashland ATF branches are on the scene of this shooting. What was what is the point? "You're shooting. It will be a miracle if he survives, Hunt said, referring to the first responder. 6:02 PM, Feb 21, 2023. The suspect in an hourslong shooting that killed three law enforcement officers and injured several others in eastern Kentucky was charged Friday with several counts of murder, including murder of a police officer, and assault on a service animal, officials said. A couple brought rakes to pull up the old dirt and flowers, cleaning up the front of the city's municipal building. At this time, the conditions of the injured are not known. We three started in law enforcement together in the late 80s. Josh Hopson was working at the Dollar General in Allen the night of the killings, half a mile up the road from where it happened. Moments before the shooting, McCay told his girlfriend, Linda Johnson, to walk ahead so she could check out the flea market while he waited in line to enter the gun show. Kentucky State Police are assisting in an investigation involving a shooting . On Friday, the Prestonsburg Police Department said officer and canine handler Jacob R. Chaffins was also killed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, State police said the civilian is still hospitalized. Across thenarrow one-lane street, a minivanin the drive had a license plate that read, 'You've got a friend in Jesus.'. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police have made an arrest after the shooting of a University of Kentucky student. Kentucky State Police received a call for help just before 7 p.m. Thursday. Anna Azallion. On Tuesday, Kentucky State Police named the Lexington officer involved in a shooting on Feb. 7. He entered a plea of not guilty and is being held on $10 million bond. 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A preliminary investigation conducted by the Kentucky State Police has also determined a police dog hit by stray bullets has died as a result of those injuries. Andy Beshear said in a Twitter post Friday. (The suspect) was a sheer terrorist he was just a terrorist on a mission, the sheriff said. Kentucky State Police is on the scene. He says the scene was already unfolding by the time troopers arrived as they had been called for assistance, and that gunshots kept going until shortly before the suspect, Lance Storz, 49, was arrested around 10 p.m. Its heartbreaking, you know, anytime you have a loss of life, Trooper Gayheart said. Bartley said Friday morning: These are human beings. The man accused of injuring multiple University of Kentucky students during a shooting at an. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. This feed updates continuously 24/7 so check back regularly. Four family members were killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting in Ohio. Three of the officers one of whom was Chaffins were hospitalized, with one in critical condition and the other two in stable condition. They encountered pure hell when they arrived. The suspect in the case, Lance Storz, 49, of Allen, appeared in a Pike County court at 9:30 a.m. His bond was set at $10 million. The City of Prestonsburg Police Department shared in a Facebook post Friday that canine handler Jacob R. Chaffins had died. The two other slain officers were identified by the sheriff's office as Deputy William Petry and Prestonsburg Police Capt. Please try different keywords. "The whole worldis getting in bad shape," the pastor said. State police were called to the scene at 6:30 p.m., joining local officers already on the scene. Andy Beshear released a public statement about the shooting incident in Allen on Thursday night. The sheriff says law enforcement was attempting to serve documents when they immediately came under gunfire. According to the document, eight people were shot.