In the early morning hours of Sunday, August 11, 2024, chaos erupted in the Highlands area of Louisville, Kentucky, a popular nightlife destination. Amidst a large crowd, gunfire shattered the night, leaving two men fatally wounded in what police believe were two separate shooting incidents. One of the victims was 29-year-old Montay Wade.
Louisville Metro Police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 900 block of Baxter Avenue around 1:45 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered a chaotic scene with hundreds of people in the streets. Officers found one man, Michael Bachelor Jr., already deceased from gunshot wounds. Nearby, they located Montay Wade, who had also sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency services transported Wade to UofL Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. A third individual was also shot and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into the shootings led to the arrest of 37-year-old Richie Williams. Williams was charged with murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon in connection with Montay Wade's death. According to police, Williams was seen on video discharging a handgun, striking Wade. Williams was then reportedly shot by an unidentified individual. Police stated that an off-duty officer witnessed Williams fleeing the scene with a gun and saw him drop the weapon. Williams later sought treatment at a hospital for a gunshot wound to his leg, where he was identified by police. Williams pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his bond was set at $500,000.
Authorities have stated that the shooting death of Montay Wade and the fatal shooting of Michael Bachelor Jr. were separate incidents that occurred within minutes of each other. As of the latest reports, no suspect has been charged in the death of Michael Bachelor Jr. The investigation into both shootings remains ongoing.
