Overview
- Police responded just before 2 a.m. Sunday to Family Scholar House on Reg Smith Circle and found two women shot, who were later pronounced dead at the scene.
- Family Scholar House said both victims were young mothers working toward healthcare careers and that two young children have now lost their mothers.
- Louisville Metro Police’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, no arrests have been announced, and authorities are asking the public to submit anonymous tips.
- University of Louisville issued emergency alerts that briefly ordered shelter in place, urged vigilance, and made counseling and safety resources available to students and staff.
- Residents and students say they are shaken and are calling for increased patrols and security at the housing site, which serves student-parents and had not seen a violent tragedy in its 18-year history.