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19-Year-Old Charged in West Louisville Fatal Shooting

The suspect pleaded not guilty and was ordered held on $500,000 bond as police say the inquiry remains active.

Overview

  • Police say a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds near Shawnee Park on June 6 and later died at a hospital.
  • The Jefferson County coroner identified the victim as 27-year-old Kevonte White.
  • Officers arrested 19-year-old Keontre Mitchell and charged him with murder and receiving stolen property; he pleaded not guilty in court.
  • Court records allege Mitchell exited a vehicle reported stolen, chased White and then shot him multiple times; Mitchell's bond was set at $500,000 and he is due back in court on July 6.
  • Louisville Metro Police describe the investigation as ongoing and the case could move to trial the week of July 27 according to court scheduling mentioned in records.