LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- All Harvest Homecoming events and activities are canceled for Oct. 13.
The announcement came in a Facebook post after a deadly shooting in the festival's parking area Saturday night. One person died and two others were taken to the hospital.
"This decision was made out of respect for those impacted by the tragedy last night and the overall wellbeing of our patrons, vendors, and volunteers," organizers said in the social media post. "In addition, we were unable to perform the nightly sanitation, garbage, and logistical needs last night following the emergency shutdown and evacuation."
Organizers are getting in touch with booth vendors with more details on the closing operations.
"Thank you to our patrons, vendors, volunteers, city officials, and our community for your patience and understanding throughout this difficult time," the social media post said. "We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you for HHC 2025!"
New Albany Police responded to this triple shooting near State Street and Black Street just before 10 p.m. Saturday. Police said the shooting happened outside of the traditional Harvest Homecoming area in the parking area. The fall festival was scheduled to go until 10 p.m. on Saturday.
When police arrived on scene, they found three people who had been shot. One person died at the scene, while the two other people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Police identified the suspect in shooting as a Black male with dreadlocks wearing a red hoodie. New Albany Chief Todd Bailey said the suspect remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.
A press conference regarding the shooting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Sunday, according to Bailey.
Anyone with any information related to the shooting should call New Albany Police at (812) 944-6411.
More Crime News:
- 1 dead, 2 taken to hospital after shooting near Harvest Homecoming in New Albany, police say
- Northern Kentucky woman arrested after dismembered body found in backyard
- Judge in Breonna Taylor case won't let jurors hear of Brett Hankison's prior 'aggressive' acts
- Louisville police arrest man seen on video harassing, threatening family
- Teen basketball star testifies she struggles to walk now after Louisville man ran over her family
- 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after double shooting in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood
- 18-year-old charged with murder in September shooting in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood
Copyright 2024 WDRB Media. All Rights Reserved.
