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Man Found Shot to Death in Louisville's Portland Neighborhood

LMPD's homicide unit is leading an active investigation as officers process the scene seeking public tips.

Overview

  • Police found a man shot to death in the Portland neighborhood on Friday afternoon, with officials calling to the area of 20th Street and nearby intersections after reports of gunfire.
  • Louisville Metro Police and MetroSafe responded and the Homicide Unit remained on scene to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
  • Witness accounts and police statements say a 911 caller reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a man fall from a motorcycle, and reporters observed a motorcycle at the scene.
  • Authorities have not released the victim's identity, any suspect descriptions, or a possible motive and the investigation is ongoing.
  • LMPD is asking anyone with information to contact its anonymous tip line or online portal, and the shooting is the latest in a series of separate gun-violence incidents the department has been handling this month.