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New York Post
a day ago
- New York Post
Mom of 2 shot dead walking her kid to school in Kentucky — police chief slams ‘absolutely pathetic' killers
A young mom of two has been shot dead while walking her child to school in Louisville, Kentucky — sparking a furious tirade from the city's police chief against the 'absolutely pathetic' killers. Redaja Williams, 23, was taking her child to the bus stop at around 8 a.m. Wednesday when she was shot and later died from her injuries in the University of Louisville Health Hospital. Her child wasn't injured in the shooting, the second to take place at the bus stop just west of Downtown Louisville in the span of a week, WDRB reports. 'Kids should be able to go to school – go to the bus stop in the morning – without any fear of gun violence, without any fear of having to run for their life in the morning,' Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey fumed during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon. 4 Mom of two Redaja Williams, 23, was shot and killed walking her child to school in Louisville, KY on Wednesday morning. Facebook 'It's absolutely unacceptable that these types of incidents have happened now twice in the last week,' he said. 'This is the second time in a week that we're talking about this, and it's absolutely pathetic.' The killer is still at large, Humphrey said. He is described as a young black male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants, and a security footage grab of the suspect has been released. On Wednesday, police arrested and questioned a 15-year-old boy near Shawnee High School, but it was later determined that he didn't pull the trigger, even though he was at the scene of the shooting, Humphrey said. 4 Louisville Police Chief Paul Humphrey has branded the killing of a mom outside a school 'absolutely pathetic.' WDRB Several children were at the bus stop at the time of the shooting. 'It is unacceptable that people simply trying to go to school must fear for their safety,' Humphrey said. Homicide rates in Louisville are down in recent years, Humphrey stressed, but added that more still needs to be done. 4 Police released a security footage grab of the suspected killer. LMPD / X 'It's not where it needs to be,' he admitted. Williams leaves behind two kids, ages 2 and 7, her family said. 'My niece was killed yesterday in front of her daughter and her niece and all the other children who was on the bus,' Williams' aunt, Donna Cole, told a press conference on Thursday. 'I'm traumatized. I live in fear. Not that they're going to do anything to me but to another person's child.' 4 Williams leaves behind two kids, ages 2 and 7. Angel Marie / Facebook The shooting came just six days after a gunman opened fire at the same bus stop on Aug. 7, the first day back for Jefferson County Public Schools. A 15-year-old is facing 34 charges including wanton endangerment and possession of a handgun by a minor, WDRB reported. Louisville Mayor, Democrat Craig Greenberg, also voiced frustration over the shooting as he appeared alongside Chief Humphrey at Wednesday's press conference. 'My final emotion that I've had all day is I'm angry. I'm angry at the individual who killed this woman [on Wednesday],' he said. 'I'm angry at the two people who shot at the same bus stop last week. I'm angry that people still do this in 2025 in our city.'
Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
GOP Senate hopeful unloads on Biden admin after whistleblower exposes who was sold IDs: 'Appalled'
Some illegal immigrants were allegedly given driver's licenses in Louisville, Kentucky, by paying $200 under the table, according to an ex-clerk who worked for a government contractor at a licensing facility, and it's prompting backlash from a top former Republican official in the state. "The employees were being paid under the table," Melissa Moorman told WDRB, adding that it would happen multiple times a day for a minimum of two years. A whistleblower lawsuit from Moorman alleges that she was fired after reporting the situation to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. "I immediately let my supervisor know," Moorman told the outlet. The workers she reported were also fired at the end of last year, according to the news outlet. She alleged that the coworkers used her login without permission to give the licenses out without the proper Homeland Security check first, and that fake documents were used for illegal immigrants to avoid taking driving tests, WDRB reported. Illegal immigrants can not legally get driver's licenses in the Bluegrass State. Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron said he was "appalled" to learn about the allegations. "Under Democrat President Joe Biden, we were lax with our laws, we were letting illegals into the country. We weren't following the rule of law. I think President Trump said it best when he said, 'Turns out we didn't need new laws, we needed a new president that was willing to enforce the laws,'" Cameron, who is the CEO of the 1792 Exchange, told Fox News Digital in an interview. "And apparently we had some rogue employees here in Kentucky that simply refused to follow the law. And again, I think it's courageous of a whistleblower to come out publicly and say that, 'Hey, this was wrong and I think it needs to be addressed.' And I'm hopeful that this will be addressed and folks in state government will be accountable because at the end of the day, they are entrusted with the responsibility to ensure that our laws are being upheld," he added. Cameron, who's running for U.S. Senate in 2026, commended the whistleblower who recently went public, saying she "had the courage to speak out and be a whistleblower because this again is in contradiction to the rule of law that this is occurring." "I think these folks have got to be held accountable, and I think there needs to be serious questions asked of the Kentucky Department of Transportation on how they could allow these sorts of employees to flout the laws of our state," he continued. The incumbent attorney general, Russell Coleman, said an investigation is underway. "This week's media reports show troubling and unacceptable conduct. Hand in hand with our state and federal law enforcement partners, we've been aggressively investigating this potential fraud for some time now, well before this week's reporting," Coleman told Fox News Digital in a statement. Fox News Digital reached out to Gov. Andy Beshear's office. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet responded to the local report in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Ensuring the integrity of state-issued identification is a high priority and any irregularity is treated seriously and investigated. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) routinely reviews credential applications and during this process identified a number of irregularities and revoked 1,985 credentials. KYTC immediately contacted law enforcement, who are engaged in an active criminal investigation. The revoked credentials – if used – would not work and be flagged at any airport or traffic stop. To our knowledge, all employees involved had been hired through a temp agency and have been terminated. We are continuing to work with law enforcement on this matter to ensure anyone who violated the law is held accountable," a Transportation Cabinet spokesperson stated. "This is an ongoing criminal investigation with numerous state and federal agencies participating, including Kentucky State Police, the Kentucky Attorney General, U.S. Attorneys and others. We have been asked not to share documents or certain information so as not to compromise the investigation. KYTC has turned over all requested information to law enforcement who are investigating the facts, and further questions should be directed there," the statement continued.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kentucky Kroger closes aisle after possible rodent infestation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A possible rodent infestation is being investigated at a Louisville Kroger store. WDRB reported that the Louisville Health Department is investigating the Goss Avenue Kroger after evidence of a rodent infestation was found in three aisles, including bread and pasta products. Kentucky Kroger closes aisle after possible rodent infestation Beshear activates Emergency Operations Center ahead of 'No Kings' protests Lexington 'No Kings' rally to remain peaceful amid anti-ICE protests in LA The health department has ordered the store to close the affected aisles, remove everything from the shelves, and break them down to get rid of the pests. A Kroger spokesperson said the company worked with the Health Department to fully resolve the issue and ensure the store meets the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
08-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Ex-Louisville star Russ Smith arrested for suspicion of DUI, reckless driving
Louisville Metro Police arrested a former Louisville basketball star early Sunday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol. Russ Smith, a member of the 2013 Louisville basketball team who won the NCAA Tournament that was later vacated, was stopped after police spotted him making a U-turn across multiple lanes and noticed his license plate tag had expired, the Courier Journal reported after viewing the arrest citation. Police detected a 'strong odor of alcoholic beverages' on Smith's breath when they first talked to him, and he failed a field sobriety test after he told officers that he drank 'two bourbon pours neat' before getting behind the wheel, according to the arrest citation. 3 Russ Smith was arrested early Sunday morning. Louisville Metro Corrections 3 Russ Smith looks to pass during Louisville's game in November 2012. Getty Images The Queens native 'swayed' when he stepped out of the car and failed a walk and turn test, WDRB reported. Smith had a 0.073 blood alcohol content, but in the state of Kentucky, drivers can still be prosecuted if they have a BAC of above 0.04 but below 0.08 as long as there is other evidence to support the case. 'That fact may be considered, together with other competent evidence, in determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant,' according to the statute in the state. A police spokesperson told WDRB that 'we will allow the arrest slip to speak for itself,' when asked about Smith's BAC. Smith faces charges of driving under the influence, reckless driving and having unregistered license plates. 3 Russ Smith drives to the basket during Louisville's game in March 2014. Getty Images He was released without bond and is due back in court for an arraignment hearing on June 11 at Jefferson County District Court. WDRB reported that Smith is slated to play in The Basketball Tournament this summer, a winner-take-all tournament with a $1 million prize. Smith played four years at Louisville, and he averaged 14.3 points per game. He had brief NBA stints with the Pelicans and Grizzlies, as well as some time in the G-League and overseas. Smith played his high school ball at Archbishop Molloy in Queens
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Woman profited off slain high schooler's death, Indiana cops say. She's charged
When an Indiana high school student was shot and killed during a fall festival, a woman promised she would print and sell T-shirts to benefit the victim's family, authorities say. Instead, she is accused of pocketing the money, profiting off the death of 18-year-old Bryce Gerlach. Accused of not handing over more than $13,000 in funds, Amber Tower now reportedly faces a conversion charge following the months-long investigation by the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, according to WDRB. 'The facts of this case are a difficult one,' Harrison County Prosecutor Otto Schalk told WDRB. 'They're a difficult case to stomach. You see an individual that's alleged to have been exploiting the senseless death of one of our Harrison County teens. It's hard to stomach.' Gerlach, a senior at Corydon Central High School, was fatally shot Oct. 12 during the Harvest Homecoming festival in New Albany, according to WAVE and the New Albany Police Department. Two others were also shot. Tower, the owner of Tower's Tees, posted on social media that she would print T-shirts that would benefit the Gerlach family, according to WLKY. The Gerlach family, however, never received any of the $13,615.93 in donations. One of Tower's employees tipped off local authorities in March, alleging the company printed 800 shirts for the fundraisers that totaled around $19,000, according to the affidavit obtained by WAVE. The worker quit when learning the money had not been donated to the family. '(Tower) then joked around and said that her giving the 'Justice for Bryce' T-shirts (for free) should cover the donations,' WHAS reported, citing the court documents. Tower recently turned herself in and was bailed out of jail on a $1,000 bond, according to WAVE 3. Her attorney, Richard Rush, said Tower is innocent and has cooperated in the investigation. 'From the outset, Ms. Tower expressed her willingness to remit the full amount of proceeds raised during the fundraising efforts,' Rush said in a statement to WAVE. 'Weeks before any criminal charge was filed, her counsel communicated her intent to remit the full amount referenced in the probable cause affidavit. That offer remains open. Despite efforts to resolve this matter constructively and transparently, no resolution was reached prior to the filing of charges.' A conversion charge means Tower 'knowingly or intentionally exert(ed) unauthorized control over property of another person.' The New Albany Police Department announced in November multiple people had been charged in Gerlach's death. New Albany is a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky.
