Louisville, October 2, 2025
News Summary
In Louisville, a mother and her two children were kidnapped during a terrifying home invasion by Armond J. Langford. The assailant, armed with a knife, forced the family to drive to a bank to withdraw cash, where he stabbed the mother. Following a community-wide manhunt, Langford was arrested after being spotted near a Best Buy. He faces multiple charges, including robbery and kidnapping, as the Strong family copes with ongoing trauma from the incident.
Louisville—A dramatic series of events unfolded on Friday morning when a mother and her two children were kidnapped during an armed invasion of their home, leading to a bank robbery and a swift manhunt for the suspect. The perpetrator, identified as Armond J. Langford, 32, was arrested later the same day following extensive community involvement in locating him.
Langford, armed with a knife, invaded the Strong family’s residence, took control of the family, and carjacked their vehicle. He forced the mother to drive to a nearby PNC Bank, where he threatened her life and demanded $20,000. During the drive, he held a knife to the mother’s throat, resulting in a tense and terrifying situation…