Florence KY: 4 killed, 3 injured at 21st party

Four Dead, Three Injured in Florence, Kentucky Mass Shooting

A mass shooting at a 21st birthday party in Florence, Kentucky has left 4 dead and 3 injured. The Florence Police Department received reports of shots fired around 2:50 a.m., and found that the suspect, Chase Garvey (21), had fled the scene. Garvey was later stopped by police but shot himself and crashed his vehicle. He died from his injuries.

This is the first time we've had a mass shooting in Florence, so it is very emotional. And my emotions are for the victims and families, the officers that responded and everybody that was touched by this situation. - Chief Jeff Mallery

The victims killed in the shooting have been identified as:

• Melissa Parrett (44), the homeowner and mother of the 21-year-old for whom the party was being thrown
• Shane Miller (20), from Florence, Kentucky
• Hayden Rybicki (20), from Elsmere, Kentucky
• Delaney Eary (19), from Burlington, Kentucky

Three other victims are in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. Chief Mallery noted that the young age of the victims has greatly impacted the responding officers, many of whom were close in age to those killed. Garvey, a convicted felon, was not believed to have been formally invited to the party.

There is no ongoing threat to the public as Garvey is the sole suspect and the case is now closed with his death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Florence Police Department at (859)-371-1234.

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