Derby Week Juvenile Fights and Shootings
Key Questions
What incidents occurred at Fest-a-Ville during Derby Week?
Fights at Fest-a-Ville forced an early closure, leading to juvenile arrests involving guns and pepper spray. This contributed to overall chaos during the event.
How many shootings happened on Derby day, and what was the police response?
Police are investigating two shootings on Derby day, with both suspects swiftly taken into custody. A related road rage incident was also investigated amid post-Oaks tensions.
What was discussed at the May 5 Mayor's presser at LMPD?
The May 5 presser at LMPD headquarters recapped the Derby Week chaos, including Fest-a-Ville fights, juvenile arrests, Derby day shootings, and the road rage incident. The road rage suspect appeared in court.
Fest-a-Ville fights force early closure with juvie arrests, guns/pepper spray; Derby day two shootings + road rage incident investigated, suspects swiftly in custody amid tensions post-Oaks violence; road rage suspect in court. May 5 Mayor presser at LMPD recaps chaos.