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Coroner IDs Man Killed as Police Probe Two Smoketown Shootings

Detectives are seeking anonymous tips with the teen victim reported in stable condition.

Overview

  • The Jefferson County Coroner identified the man killed in the early-morning Smoketown shooting as 27-year-old Remon Allen.
  • Police say the 5:30 a.m. incident in the 700 block of East Caldwell Street left two men wounded, and Allen later died at the hospital.
  • A separate shooting around 4:12 p.m. in the 900 block of South Shelby Street injured a 13-year-old boy who was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
  • LMPD's Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into the deadly shooting, and the Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is handling the juvenile case.
  • No arrests have been announced, and investigators are asking for anonymous tips at 502-574-LMPD or through the LMPD Crime Tip Portal.