Two Injured in Shooting at Anderson County Party

Kentucky State Police investigating incident at Airbnb gathering of college students

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

A shooting at an Airbnb party in Anderson County, Kentucky early Saturday morning left two people with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, according to the Kentucky State Police. Authorities responded to reports of shots fired around 1:27 a.m. on Lover's Leap Road during a gathering of about 50-75 Kentucky State University students. A large altercation broke out, during which a firearm was discharged, injuring Darris Ivy, 19, of Saint Clair, Illinois and Kamora Laye, 20, of Louisville. Both victims were transported to Frankfort Regional Hospital.

Why it matters

Gun violence at large gatherings is an ongoing public safety concern, especially on college campuses. The lack of cooperation from attendees in this case highlights challenges law enforcement can face in investigating such incidents and identifying suspects.

The details

According to the Kentucky State Police, a large altercation broke out during the party on Lover's Leap Road, and a firearm was discharged, injuring Darris Ivy and Kamora Laye. Both victims sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were transported to Frankfort Regional Hospital. Detectives were unable to obtain suspect information due to lack of cooperation from attendees, and the investigation remains ongoing as evidence is being processed.

  • The incident occurred around 1:27 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Darris Ivy

A 19-year-old from Saint Clair, Illinois who sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during the incident.

Kamora Laye

A 20-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky who sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during the incident.

Kentucky State Police

The law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident at the Airbnb party in Anderson County.

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The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence at large gatherings, especially on college campuses, and the difficulties law enforcement can face in investigating such incidents when there is a lack of cooperation from witnesses or attendees.