A devastating mass shooting occurred overnight on Ridgecrest Drive in Florence, leaving four people dead and three others injured. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Chase Garvey, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase. Garvey was previously accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a parking lot in June.
The shooting took place during a 21st birthday party at the home of the Parrett family, resulting in the deaths of Melissa Parrett, 44; Delaney Eary, 19; Shane Miller, 20; and Hayden Rybicki, 20. The three injured individuals were taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and are expected to make a full recovery.
According to the Florence Police Department, officers responded to reports of an active shooter at around 2:50 a.m. and discovered multiple gunshot victims upon arrival. The suspect had fled the scene, but was later located and engaged in a police chase that ended with his vehicle veering off the road and into a ditch. Garvey was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
The investigation suggests that Garvey acted alone, and the police have assured the public that there is no further threat. The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, but it is known that Garvey was not invited to the party and had been messaging with one of the victims on Snapchat prior to the incident.
The community is left reeling from the tragedy, and the victims’ families are mourning the loss of their loved ones. Carolyn Williams, the mother of victim Melissa Parrett, expressed her shock and grief, stating, “My daughter was a beautiful person, and her loss is devastating. I urge anyone with information to come forward and help the police investigation.”
The Florence Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and contact them at (859) 371-1234. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
Garvey’s previous criminal record includes an allegation of raping a 13-year-old girl in a parking lot in June. According to a report from the Fort Mitchell Police Department, the underage victim told police she had been messaging with Garvey over Snapchat for weeks prior to the alleged incident.
The home on Ridgecrest Drive belongs to the Parrett family, and the party was attended by several young adults. The shooting has left the community in shock, and many are struggling to come to terms with the senseless act of violence.
The victims’ families are receiving support from the community, and a vigil is being planned to honor the memories of those lost. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community and the need for support in times of tragedy.
As the investigation continues, the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community is coming together to support the victims’ families, and the memory of those lost will be honored and remembered.
The incident has also raised questions about gun violence and the need for stricter gun control laws. Many are calling for increased measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The community is coming together to support the victims’ families and to advocate for change.
In the wake of this tragedy, the community is left to pick up the pieces and try to make sense of the senseless. The memory of those lost will be honored, and the community will come together to support the victims’ families. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community and the need for support in times of tragedy.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The victims’ families are in the thoughts and prayers of the community, and their loved ones will be remembered and honored in the days to come.
