Family Identifies 23-Year-Old Killed While Walking Her Daughter to Louisville Bus Stop
The suspect remains at large after a 23-year-old woman was fatally shot at a Louisville bus stop, marking the second such incident in one week, police said.
- A 23-year-old woman named Redaja Williams was shot and killed around 8 a.m. Wednesday at a Louisville bus stop while walking her daughter there.
- The shooting followed a previous gun violence incident last Thursday in the same area, where two 15-year-olds were arrested, and the shooter remains at large.
- Several children witnessed the shooting, leaving the community in shock and prompting calls from Kendra LaRue for deeper engagement with the neighborhood and support for youth.
- LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey expressed strong concern over the recurrence of violent incidents in the area within the past week, emphasizing that children should feel safe attending school and waiting at bus stops without fear.
- The killing underscores ongoing gun violence challenges in the area, with police continuing to search for the suspect, while a memorial grows at the site and families receive support.
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The minor was unharmed, but the fact, in front of several children, has shocked the community.
Louisville woman shot and killed walking child to school bus stop
Police in Kentucky are searching for a suspect who shot a woman dead at a school bus stop.It happened around 8 a.m. Wednesday, the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) said, adding on its Facebook page that a suspect was detained "but after being interviewed and reviewing more video, we determined this person was there but did not pull the trigger."The victim was identified by her family as Redaja Williams, 23, WLKY reported.Police posted t…
'I hear her gasping': Friend of woman killed in bus stop shooting tried to help her
By Norman Seawright Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A mother in Louisville is grappling with the trauma of witnessing her friend being fatally shot while they were walking their children to the bus stop. The tragedy unfolded in front of several children, leaving the community in shock. Kendra LaRue, who was at the scene, described the chaos and fear during the shooting. “My first reaction is children,” she …
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