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Cleaning worker who mistakenly went to wrong home fatally shot: Police

A 32-year-old woman who was part of a cleaning crew was fatally shot at an Indiana home after the workers mistakenly went to the wrong address, police said. The shooting occurred Wednesday morning in a subdivision of Whitestown, located approximately 20 miles northwest of Indianapolis, police said. Officers responding to a 911 call reporting a possible home invasion shortly before 7 a.m. found the woman dead on the front porch of the residence with a gunshot wound, Whitestown police said. The gun had been fired from inside the home, according to Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Capt. John Jurkash. "It was later determined that the individuals attempting to enter the home were members of a cleaning crew who had mistakenly arrived at the wrong address," the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement, adding that "the facts gathered do not support" that a home invasion occurred. The Boone County Coroner's Office identified the shooting victim on Thursday as 32-year-old Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez of Indianapolis. She died from a gunshot wound to the head, the coroner's office said. Velasquez's husband told ABC Indianapolis affiliate WRTV that they had been cleaning homes for seven months and he was with her when she was shot. "I never thought it was a shot, but I realized when my wife took two steps back, she looked like she'd been hit in the head," her husband, Mauricio Velasquez, told WRTV in Spanish. "She fell into my arms, and I saw the blood. It went everywhere," he told the station. They have four children, the youngest 11 months old, according to WRTV. "What I need now is for there to be justice, because he took her life, in that sense," he told WRTV. "I don't believe that's human." The investigation remains ongoing, police said. Jurkash told reporters in a briefing Wednesday that detectives are working to "unravel what exactly happened and if applicable what charges there would be." "We are working closely with the Boone County Prosecutor's Office to ensure every aspect of this case is handled with care and diligence," police said, noting that updates may take several days "due to the complexity of the investigation." The Boone County Prosecutor's Office told WRTV on Thursday that they are still determining whether the shooter will face any charges, the station reported.

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UPS aircraft crashes near Louisville airport, shelter-in-place issued: Officials

A UPS aircraft crashed after departing the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, federal authorities said Tuesday, sending a massive plume of smoke into the air and leading authorities to urge residents of a large swath of the nearby area to shelter in place following the fiery crash. There are reported injuries, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department, which did not specify how many. Three crew members were on board the plane, according to UPS, which said it has not confirmed any injuries. A shelter-in-place was initially issued within 5 miles of the airport but was subsequently expanded to all areas north of the airport to the Ohio River, police said. "This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away," the Louisville Metro Police Department said on social media. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg called the incident an "incredible tragedy that our community will never forget" and said the city has "every emergency agency responding to the scene." "There are multiple injuries and the fire is still burning," he said on social media. "There are many road closures in the area -- please avoid the scene." UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, the agency said. Video captured the moment the plane crashed, resulting in a large fireball. It appears there was an engine issue during takeoff, sources told ABC News. UPS said it has been "notified of an incident/accident involving one of our aircraft" in Louisville. The airport is home to UPS Worldport, the company's massive package handling facility. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. The airport confirmed there was an "aircraft incident" and that the airfield is closed. "Kentucky, we are aware of a reported plane crash near Louisville International Airport," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said on social media. "First responders are onsite, and we will share more information as available. Please pray for the pilots, crew and everyone affected. We will share more soon." Beshear said Tuesday evening that he is en route to Louisville. "The situation is serious. Please pray for the families affected," he said. ABC News' Luke Barr, Sam Sweeney and Ayesha Ali contributed to this report. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.