A tragic incident unfolded in Florence, Kentucky early Saturday morning, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. According to local police, four people were killed and three others critically wounded in a shooting at a residential property.

Florence Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 02:50. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered seven shooting victims. Four individuals were pronounced dead at the location, while three others were rushed to a hospital in Cincinnati in critical condition.

The suspect, whose identity has not been released, fled the scene following the shooting. A police pursuit ensued, ending when the suspect’s vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a ditch. Authorities reported that the suspect suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the chase and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Law enforcement officials have assured the public that the suspect acted alone and there is no ongoing threat to community safety. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time.

The Florence Police Department is continuing its investigation into this tragic event. Further details, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, have not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin and ongoing investigative procedures.

This incident marks one of the deadliest shootings in northern Kentucky in recent years, leaving the community of Florence shocked and grieving. Local authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation progresses.