Two detained after raids in connection with deadly festival shooting

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WISH) – Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants Sunday at multiple locations related to fatal shooting at the festival of the return of the harvest.

Around 6 a.m. Sunday, tactical teams from the New Albany Police Department, Jeffersonville Police Department, Louisville Metro Police Department, SWAT teams (special weapons and tactical equipment), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) struck at four addresses. in New Albany, an address in Jeffersonville, and an address in Louisville, Kentucky.

According to New Albany police, the purpose of the operation was to recover evidence in the case. During the raids, two people were detained, one of whom was directly related to the case. During the operation, evidence was found, including several guns.

“Today is a good day for our community. Today, great strides have been made in securing justice for Bryce and others injured during this act of senseless violence. Our team has worked tirelessly since the incident to get to where we are today. These types of cases are complex and time consuming, but our commitment to our community is our primary driving factor.

I would like to thank the entire New Albany Police team, especially our Criminal Investigations Division, as well as the Indiana State Police, Jeffersonville Police Department, Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Louisville Metro Police, US Marshal’s Office, ATF, FBI and the Floyd County Prosecutor’s Office for continually assistance and cooperation on this issue.”

Todd Bailey, New Albany Police Chief