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crime1d ago

Officers responded around 1:15 a.m. to a shooting in the 100 block of West Oak Street in Old Louisville.
Three victims were taken to UofL Hospital; two men in critical condition and a woman with non‑life-threatening injuries.
One of the male victims died after arrival at the hospital, according to police.
Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit is leading the investigation with no suspects identified.
Police are asking anyone with information to call the anonymous Crime Tip Line or submit tips online.
The incident occurred in Old Louisville, with victims found on West Oak Street and West St. Catherine Street.
The victims were transported to the University of Louisville Hospital for treatment.
No suspects had been identified at the time of the report.
The case remains under investigation by the Louisville Metro Police Department.

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crime22h ago

A deadly shooting occurred late Saturday night on Ree Court in Louisville's Third Division.
Micah Lackey, 22, was arrested in connection with the shooting.
Lackey faces multiple charges including Murder and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
The incident prompted neighbors to describe the neighborhood impact.
The investigation is ongoing as police review evidence.

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The I-65 shutdown between the Watterson Expressway and Spaghetti Junction began June 1 and will last through July 31, disrupting Louisville traffic.
Local officials urged drivers to follow detours as a direct route through Louisville remains blocked for trucks and cars alike.
LMPD Deputy Chief Emily McKinley warned the public to avoid the can opener route and comply with detour instructions.
Opening day saw two semi trucks struggle near the Louisville Can Opener due to the shutdown.
Social media posts captured early reactions, with users noting extended detours and夏 traffic impacts.
Media coverage linked the closure to broader regional traffic challenges and community impact.
Truck traffic and detour routes became a focal point as drivers navigated around downtown Louisville.
Public safety officials cautioned drivers to follow updates and avoid risky routes near critical infrastructure.
The shutdown drew comments from local sports and news outlets tracking ongoing developments.

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#4 out of 5

crime4h ago

Louisville police chief moves to terminate Officer Nathan Stotts after reviewing video and reports from the May 30 shooting.
Humphrey says the officer’s actions did not meet department standards and training.
Mayor Greenberg supported the chief’s decision while noting an ongoing criminal investigation.
The incident involved a naked 27-year-old man, later identified as Martin Nitzken Jr., who died at the scene.

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#5 out of 5

crime4h ago

Louisville police investigate a domestic homicide after a mother and her 14-year-old daughter were found dead.
The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on Miami Avenue, near Bank Street and North 39th Street.
The victims were pronounced at the scene, and the Homicide Unit is handling the investigation.
A male was in custody later in the day for questioning as investigators follow leads.
Police urged the public to share information via the anonymous Crime Tip Line or online portal.
The incident is being treated as a domestic homicide by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
The investigation remains ongoing with authorities canvassing the area for information.
The two victims were found in Louisville's Portland neighborhood.
The investigation is led by Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit.

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