"As reported earlier by different news media outlets, a deadly shooting has taken place tonight," the Floyd County Sheriffs Office said in a statement late Thursday on Facebook. (KY3) - A teenage male has died after a negligent shooting at a home in Rogersville Friday night. ROGERSVILLE, Mo. 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. At least 12 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Trump speaks at CPAC after winning straw poll, 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Nikki Haley slams potential GOP contenders, and Trump and George W. 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The shooting unfolded in Floyd County at about 6:44 p.m. local time Thursday, Kentucky State Police said. Authorities say it happened Monday in Ohio Township, a suburb of Cincinnati. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Storz, who is in jail in Pike County, is next due in court for a preliminary hearing July 11 at 1:30 p.m. Officials said Storz used multiple firearms in the attack on law enforcement. "We're trying to figure out what led up to before the active shooting took place," KSP Trooper Matt Gayheart said Friday evening. A suspect, Lance Storz, was taken into custody Thursday evening and Kentucky State Police said in a brief press conference that there is no further threat to the community. 3 officers killed, others injured in Eastern Kentucky shooting: What we know By Christopher Leach. That's when officers from LMPD's 4th Division responded to a call of a shooting in the west wing of the Kentucky Expo Center. In the video, four people can be seen approaching the door and running away within 20 seconds. Woman shot family before turning the gun on herself as deputies arrived at home to serve eviction papers. Let us stand together in honoring these heroes and their sacrifice, and pray for a full recovery for those injured. At the time of the incident, Kentucky State Police said the call was for "a suspicious person." Officer Tom Robinson with the Flatwoods Police Department responded and made contact with Smithers. A former deputy coroner, Rowe said he and Deputy Petry worked together for years. at CPAC, Haley blasts both Democrats and fellow Republicans, including Trump, over exploding national, Gas tanker explodes on Maryland highway, killing one, Fiery Maryland tanker truck crash kills driver, damages three nearby homes, Texas GOP votes to censure Rep. Tony Gonzalez over votes on same-sex marriage, guns and border, Texas GOP votes to censure Rep. Tony Gonzales over support on gun, same-sex legislation, Forgot your password? Southeast of Prestonsburg, about 15 minutes away, is the tiny town of Allen, where 49-year-old Lance Storz livesalong Main Street. You're not fist fighting anymore," she said. Investigators believe the woman responsible shot her family before turning the gun on herself. A shooting scene in Allen, Kentucky, on June 30, 2022. Drago was a German Shepherd an "amazing boy" who "kicked butt at his job," one tribute post read. Two teenagers were shot, one fatally, while waiting Wednesday morning for their school bus, Louisville, Kentucky, police said. "It's a nightmare,"Roger Rowe, pastor of Old Time CountryChurch, said Saturday morning. We three started in law enforcement together in the late 80s. The initial investigation revealed that the juvenile and his brother were involved in an altercation with another adult male. On Thursday . He leaves behind a wife and young daughter. Discovery Company. "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. "Our law enforcement exhibited unimaginable heroism and sacrifice last night in the face of evil," Cameron said. Three law enforcement officers were killed and five others wounded in eastern Kentucky when a man with a rifle opened fire on police attempting to serve a warrant, authorities said. According to a uniform citation from the Kentucky State Police, Storz is accused of causing the death of two police officers at the scene, injuring five additional police officers and one Emergency Management personnel and causing the death of a Police K-9. 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. Phoenix Hill alone has seen at least three shootings so far this year, including Monday's. Mitchell also said a juvenile was slightly injured with a graze wound and was taken to Audubon Hospital with injuries that do not appear life-threatening. NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) The Nicholasville Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday on Longview Drive. 7:26 PM EDT, Sun July 3, 2022. "We used to fist fight, get beat up, knock somebody out, and then we come back again. MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (WPSD) According to WPSD, law enforcement responded to a shooting incident at the Marshall County Sheriff's Office Monday afternoon.. He also had a lot of ammunition and a body armor vest, Floyd County officials said during a Sunday news conference. CNNs Andi Babineau, Michelle Watson and Sharif Paget contributed to this report. UPDATE (June 30, 2022, at 9:40 p.m.): Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt reports a shooting involving law enforcement happened on Railroad Street in Allen, Kentucky. The City of Prestonsburg Police Department shared in a Facebook post Friday that canine handler Jacob R. Chaffins had died. Sheriff Hunt says Floyd County deputies were injured by gunfire in this incident. In this screen grab from a video, law enforcement officers are shown on the scene where a suspect shot several people in Allen, Ky. "Britainy and I ask the commonwealth to join us in praying for the family and loved ones of Captain Ralph Frasure, Deputy William Petry and Officer Jacob Chaffins. "We see mass shootings on TV and we'd say we'reso blessed to live in a small secluded place like this in the mountains with country people who protect each other,"Rowe said. Local Louisville Breaking News and Live Alerts - WLKY News Louisville. He entered a plea of not guilty and is being held on $10 million bond. The citation from the Pike County Detention Center now states Storz is charged with two counts of murder of a police officer, and five counts of attempted murder on a police officer, one count of attempted murder and one count of assault on a service animal. The fourth office with injuries was treated and released, KSP says. "It's a small community and not only did we lose a couple of great officers, but we also lost pillars of the community,"Trooper Gayheart said. Police say a 49-year-old man is in custody after a Friday domestic incident led to a shooting of a sheriff's deputy. The footage shows what looks like the flash from a gun as people run from the scene. Molly Jett joined the WDRB newsroom in January 2023. They stay around the area playing with balls and with the dogs," Gallego said. Shootings are down in Louisville this year. Copyright 1997 - 2023 NewsNow Publishing Limited. It happened around 10:30 a.m., according to a news release from LMPD spokesman Dwight Mitchell. 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According to an arrest report, Lance Storz, who was armed with a rifle, fired multiple rounds at police officers around his home, killing two officers and a police K9. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. UPDATE (June 30, 2022, at 11:25 p.m.): Trooper Matt Gayheart of Kentucky State Police Post 13 says that around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Kentucky State Police Post 13 responded to shots fired in Allen, Kentucky. According to Prestonsburg PD, Officer Chaffins worked over the years for his community as an EMT, firefighter and police officer. The shooting reportedly began at around 7:40 p.m . Gov. OLIVE HILL, Ky. ( FOX 56) - Around 4:30 p.m. on Jan 14., Kentucky State Police in Ashland was called regarding a reported shooting in Olive Hill. All rights reserved. Storz was arraigned Friday morning by a judge in Pike County. At this time, the name of the suspect or the status of the victims injuries is unknown. ALLEN, Ky. A tiny eastern Kentucky town was reeling Saturday, days after three police officers died in a shooting as they tried to serve a warrant tied to a domestic violence situation. The shooting happened around 8:30p.m. UPDATE (July 1, 2022, at 3:50 p.m.): The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) provided new details about the officer-involved shooting that happened on Thursday around 6:44 p.m. in Floyd County. State police were called to the scene at 6:30 p.m., joining local officers already on the scene. 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In Pike County, the City of Pikeville announced the Independence Day at Pikeville Festival wascanceled, too, with Mayor Jimmy Carter offering his condolences ahead of what should have been a jubilant weekend. The injured official remained hospitalized Saturday, state police said. "Family setting is by the wayside, and that's the main thing," said Rackard. Lance Storz was charged with murder of a police officer of assault on a service animal. A suspect, Lance Storz, was taken into custody Thursday evening and Kentucky State Police said in a brief press conference that there is no further threat to the community. A judge set his bond at $10 million cash. WYMT CNN 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,. There was a flea market in the West Wing and a gun show located in the adjacent West Hall A. Grady McCay was standing near the entrance to the West Hall when the first bullet was fired. A shooting scene in Allen, Kentucky, on June 30, 2022. Legal Statement. One of the charges was originally attempted murder of a police officer, but at the hearing, a judge said that was upgraded to murder. He also say that authorities did return fire, but the suspect was not hit. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The judge said he would appoint a public defender to represent him in future hearings. Pictured: LMPD and EMS vehicles near the west wing of the Kentucky Expo Center at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2022. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This is a developing story that 13 News will update as the investigation continues. Andy Beshear said in a statement Saturday. ", First published on July 1, 2022 / 11:31 AM. 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They encountered pure hell when they arrived. The students were on a corner in the city's . Andy Beshear released a public statement about the shooting incident in Allen on Thursday night. Weeks before that, another man was taken to the hospital after being shot at East Muhammad Ali Boulevard and East Chestnut Street. An emergency management official was also injured and a police dog was killed, according to an arrest citation. What are you proving?" Trooper Gayheart says the suspect is in custody, and the community is now safe. "He could've (just) saved my life," Johnson said. Siler is in custody after turning himself in Saturday afternoon. Storz returns to court on July 11. Officials say this is why. K9 Drago, one of the canines Chaffins handled,also died Thursday in what's been described by authorities as an ambush on officers who were serving a domestic violence warrant. Updated on: July 2, 2022 / 7:20 PM The youngest of the three men who'd been killed, he'd been an officer with Prestonsburg Police for just two years, serving as a canine handler for the department. Michigan State tightening campus security after shooting. As reported earlier by 13 News, two law enforcement officers were killed in the shooting. He was taken to University Hospital, but Mitchell said his injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. The City of Prestonsburg Police Department shared in a Facebook post Friday that canine handler Jacob R. Chaffins had died. He said Storz surrendered after negotiations that included Storz's family members. Please try different keywords. 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. The four men were charged with two counts of murder and other offenses in 2019 following a shooting that left Dwayne Slaughter and Darrian Webb dead. According to the document, eight people were shot. WXIX reports the young woman was seriously injured, and she was still in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center as of Thursday. 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. Police took 49-year-old Lance Storz into custody late Thursday night. 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. Police later identified the adult as Marshal Siler of Nicholasville, who fled the scene. Petry's son and Rowe's grandson will be roommates in college this fall, he said. Beshear declares state of emergency; 3 dead due to severe storms, Gov. Neighbors who live on South Clay Street in Phoenix Hill said it's a great spot to go on a walk during the day. Copyright 2022 WDRB Media. The office confirms a Calloway County . Officer Chaffins passed away at St. Marys and his family says he was a registered organ donor. A 32-year-old man died after being shot in the 600 block of East Muhammad Ali Boulevard on Feb. 10. No names were released, but Hunt said one of the dead was a Prestonsburg police officer, and the other was a Floyd County sheriffs deputy. Footage captured on a Ring Doorbell camera shows the moments before and after a shooting in Louisville's Phoenix Hill neighborhood on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 that sent a man to the hospital. Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College: KATI Campus. WCHS Three Kentucky police officers were shot and killed after a 49-year-old man, who is in custody, allegedly gunned them down and wounded several others in a mass shooting at his Kentucky home. 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"We were freaked out, then when we realized who it was we really freaked out," said Hopson, who knows Storz's wife. 11 Kansas State to help NCAA, Military prospects see NFL hopes rise after policy, Female minor league manager gets day as D-backs bench, Grosjean leads Andretti qualifying sweep for IndyCar, The Tri-States Remarkable Women for 2022, Man charged after shots fired on Leon Sullivan Way in Downtown Charleston, Best athletic wear for kids joining baseball and, How to watch all the Oscar-nominated movies in style, Best smart home devices for older users, according, Israelis protest legal overhaul plans for 9th week, Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment, Unions fight PEIA premium rate hike in West Virginia, 5 reported dead after severe weather in Kentucky, Lanes back open after crash in Mink Shoals, Students in Huntington celebrate Why We Love to, Students make quilt to celebrate Black History Month, Sen. Manchin visits Milton to discuss floodwall project, Ex-Army PVT from KY gets 45 years for plot against, The New StormTracker 13 VIPIR Real Time Radar, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. (WYMT), Lance Storz was charged with murder of a police officer of assault on a service animal. It was hours after the initially shots were fired the suspect was taken into custody. "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 was a problem saving your notification. WKYT, the Herald-Leader's news-reporting partner, . You further dedicated yourself to the security of our country as a valiant soldier,Prestonsburg PD says on Facebook. Independence Day is a celebration of our highest American valuesthe very ideals these courageous law enforcement officers gave their lives to protect," Carter said in a statement. The Sheriffs Office identified the officers killed as Floyd County Deputy William Petry and Prestonsburg Police Capt. No one has been charged in Monday's case, and that's unsettling to Phoenix Hill resident Brian Gallego. (WDRB photo). Before the night's end, the Eastern Kentucky community would be rocked again, as authorities announced a third officer died due to theshootout in the small town of Allen, population 166. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder of a police officer and was jailed on a $10 million bond. Dispatchers in the area have not been able to confirm any information to 13 News at this time. And we do ask everybody to keep those officers in your thoughts and prayers.. Anna Azallion. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The arrest report said five other officers and an emergency management director were injured, though state police said four officers and one civilian were hurt. The lives youve saved since you even started policing are innumerable, and thats how you gave your life - saving another. Lance Storz, 49, was arraigned in Floyd County court Friday morning when the charges against him were explained. 533. All Rights Reserved. Details about the nature of the alleged domestic violence were not immediately available. The Clermont County Sheriffs Office says deputies found Cains husband, 50-year-old Steven Cain, dead on a couch on the first story of the home. Kentucky Gov. At the bottom of the steps in front of the house were plants in owl pots, a flamingo watering bed and chickens in the back yard. Kentucky HB-319 aims to address teacher shortage at state level. The community is small, and signs of grief and shock were visible. As more and more police cars zoomed by, customers asked him if he knew what was happening.