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Four people were killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a home in Kentucky, USA, on Saturday, police said. According to the Florence Police Department, four people were pronounced dead at the scene, while three others were taken to a nearby hospital and are currently in critical but stable condition.
Officers responded to the residence around 3 a.m. Saturday and, as they approached the home, they heard shots being fired, Police Chief Jeff Mallery said at a news conference. People were attending a birthday party at the pool at that time.
The suspect, described as an adult male, fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrived, prompting a police pursuit. The suspect then ran off the road and into a ditch. Police found the suspect with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Xinhua news agency reported.
Partygoers recognized the suspect and provided his identity to police. According to Mallery, he had a previous conviction for a sex crime, although it did not appear to be related to the shooting.
Authorities said an initial investigation indicated the suspect acted alone and there was no danger to the public.
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