A triple homicide outside a Kentucky driver's license office left three dead Friday, triggering a massive police response and community shock. Witnesses described masked assailants firing multiple rounds at victims near the busy Louisville facility, where lines stretched outside the building.
The Jefferson County Coroner identified the victims as 18-year-old Leslye M. Harbin Jr., 33-year-old Antwanette Chillers, and 29-year-old Raysa Pacios Valdes. Harbin died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, while both women succumbed to injuries after hospital transport. Authorities have not confirmed relationships between victims or potential suspects.
It was like something off a movie,said witness Jalen Eddings. Two masked men kept shooting him even after he fell. I couldn't process it.
Louisville Metro Police reported the shooter fled in a vehicle, though surveillance footage analysis remains ongoing. Maj. Donald Boeckman called the attack absolutely a tragedy,noting surprise that more weren't injured given the crowded location.
Key details remain unclear:
- No suspect descriptions or motives released
- Security footage under review
- No updates on weapon recovery
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear denounced the driver's license office shooting as senseless violence,while the Transportation Cabinet confirmed staff lockdowns prevented employee casualties. Witness Ali Raza credited a security guard with saving lives by directing indoor crowds to take cover during the attack.
This marks Louisville's third mass shooting in 2024, raising renewed concerns about public facility safety. The licensing office remains closed indefinitely pending investigation.
