Four people have been killed in a mass shooting in Kentucky, leaving three people fighting for their lives.
The police were called the 2600 block of Ridgecrest Drive in Florence just before 3 a.m.
The suspect led police on a wild chase, after which he turned the gun on himself.
Upon arrival, police found four dead and three other seriously injured victims. They were transferred to the intensive care unit of UC Hospital.
According to a local church, the shooting occurred during a birthday pool party, which asked for prayers for the victims.
Four people have been killed and three more are fighting for their lives after a mass shooting in Kentucky
When they arrived at the scene, the shooter had already fled, but he was later spotted and a chase ensued.
The chase ended on Dale Heimbrock Way when the suspect ended up in a ditch.
When officers arrived at his car, they found he had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He was taken to St. Elizabeth, where he later died. No details about his identity have been released.
The Florence Church of God said in a Facebook post that the tragedy occurred after an intruder opened fire at the birthday celebration.
The victims included a mother who was fatally shot and her daughter who was injured, the report said.
Police were called to the 2600 block of Ridgecrest Drive in Florence just before 3 a.m.
Upon arrival, police found four dead and three other seriously injured victims who were taken to the intensive care unit of UC Hospital.
There is still a large police presence on the scene due to the ongoing investigation.
At 8am, police confirmed that the condition of the three injured was critical but stable.
Florence Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact them at 859-371-1234.
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