4 killed in shooting at birthday party in Kentucky; suspect dead following police chase

FLORENCE, Ky. (WXIX/Gray News) - Seven people were shot, four of them killed, during a shooting in Kentucky early Saturday morning.

Police officers responded to a house in Florence, Kentucky, at about 3 a.m. following reports of an “active shooter,” according to the Florence Police Department.

Seven people were found at the scene with gunshot wounds, the department said.

Four of the seven were pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Florence Police Chief Jeff Mallery identified them as 19-year-old Delaney Eary, 20-year-old Hayden Rybicki, 44-year-old Melissa Parret and 20-year-old Shane Miller.

The other three victims remain hospitalized. They are expected to recover, Mallery reported.

The lone suspected shooter, identified by Mallery as 21-year-old Chase Garvey, drove off from the scene, but police reported officers “quickly” found his vehicle and a chase ensued.

Florence police said he eventually crashed his car in a ditch and fled the scene.

Garvey was reportedly found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Florence police.

He was taken to the hospital, where he died, according to police.

The shooting happened during a birthday for Parrett’s 21-year-old child, according to the chief.

Garvey was not invited to the party but did know those celebrating, Chief Mallery reported.

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