Florence community mourns loss of 4 lives, 3 critically injured in mass shooting
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A mass shooting in Kentucky resulted in the deaths of four people and the suspect.
- The incident occurred at a 21st birthday party in Florence, Kentucky, where the suspect, 20-year-old Chase Garvey, opened fire.
- The victims were identified as Delaney Eary, 19, Hayden Rybicki, 20, Melissa Parrett, 44, and Shane Miller, 20.
- The suspect fled the scene and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- The motive for the shooting is unclear, and the other three victims are currently in critical but stable condition.
SUMMARY
A mass shooting in Florence, Kentucky resulted in the deaths of four people and the suspect, with three others critically injured. The incident occurred at a 21st birthday party, and the victims were identified as Delaney Eary, 19, Hayden Rybicki, 20, Melissa Parrett, 44, and Shane Miller, 20. The suspect, 20-year-old Chase Garvey, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The motive for the shooting is unclear, and the other three victims are currently in critical but stable condition. The police have stated that there is no current threat to the public. The shooter was known to the victims but was not invited to the party. The community is mourning and coming together to support the victims' families through multiple GoFundMe campaigns. The tragedy has left the neighborhood traumatized and grieving.