READ MORE: Carjacking criminals are most often Louisville's youth. Delisa Love turned a room in her home into a memorial to her daughter, Kelsie Small. Second Division officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 3400 block of Buckeye Road at about 8:30 a.m. that morning, according to a statement from the department. Know something about a Louisville homicide? "This particular group was focused on criminal organizations 15 to 18 months ago because of what we were seeing on the streets.". More >>Beloved nun, devout basketball fan 'Sister Jean' picks UK to win NCAA men's tournament, Madelynn Troutt's family is holding a memorial service on Wednesday night. Morrow says teens affiliated with street gangs are responsible for much of the "random crime" reported outside of schools. More >>Girl Scouts begin digital cookie sales ahead of in-person booths, The business opened by a local couple offers a full-service hair salon, hair replacements and massages. The series of races includes a 5K, 10K and 15K prior to the Kentucky Derby Festival Mini and Marathon. These city-touted initiatives come as little consolation for those who want swift change, arrests and a safer city. A federal grand jury has returned an indictment for a Louisville man accused of stealing dozens of guns from two gun stores back in July. Below is a list of homicides police have reported, with additional information about the cases and the response. Second Division LMPD officers responded to a report of a shooting at 9:15 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 1800 block of W. Gaulbert Avenue, Mitchell said. Our part is to look at federal violations, such as federal gun trafficking allegations and gun charges, he said. He was pronounced dead at the scene and later identified by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office as Reginald Speight, 28. A man was found stabbed in the 5000 block of New Cut Road on Feb. 26, 2023. Shay McAlister, Alyssa Newton, Joseph Garcia, Example video title will go here for this video. LMPD hasn't identified the person and are waiting for the coroners office to determine cause of death. Postal Service is buying 9,250 Ford Motor Co. electric vans and 14,000 charging stations as part of a move to switch its fleet to electric vehicles. A man died on Feb. 10 after a shooting on Louisville's Phoenix Hill neighborhood, Louisville Metro Police said. LOUISVILLE, Ky. Police are investigating after a body was found on the grounds of a cemetery on Dixie Highway in Louisville. Bureau of Investigation had issued an endangered/missing child alert for Doss. During an FBI SWAT bust, agents found drugs inside a toilet -- a failed attempt to destroy evidence by the Ross Crew, according to the FBI. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has not yet identified the woman who was killed. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Clark replaces Mark Bolton, who announced his retirement in May, after serving as jail director since 2008. Officers were called to UofL Health Mary & Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday at about 11:30 p.m. when a man walked in to get treated for a graze wound. The first three days of the new year were marked by several killings adding to the toll the city has experienced since an uptick in homicides began in 2020. The man who was killed was later identified by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office as 42-year-old Paul A. Turner. Living in Louisville is terrible, said Delisa Love, 44, whose 19-year-old daughter, Kelsie Small, was killed hours before Mothers Day last year. More >>Threat forces brief 'soft lockdown' for 2 schools in Bardstown, The car went off the road, hit a gas meter and hit the Church of Pentecost, causing a fire on Tuesday. Morale might be low for a good reason.. That was my baby, my only girl, Love said. ", Assistant Special Agent in Charge Brian Jones:"Our investigations collaboratively uncover that there is gang activity and the statistics show that there are. Officers located the two men in the 3100 block of Vermont Ave., and one was pronounced dead on the scene, Ellis said. The other man was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital, where he "succumbed from his injures shortly after arriving," according to police. News Sports Cosgrove seems to be arguing that he should be held to a less stringent standard than an ordinary Kentucky resident, despite having considerably more legal privileges. More >>Louisville's housing sales decreased due to lack of supply, The fire chief on the scene said it was a case of the right people being in the right place at the right time. (WCBI) Louisville Police make 5 arrests in a Wednesday night shooting Officers were called to the area around North Street around 10:30 Wednesday night. A man is in the hospital after a shooting in the Russell neighborhood Thursday afternoon, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. Shay McAlister:"For many years in Louisville, city leaders weren't talking about gangs, police leaders weren't talking about gangs -- recently that's changed -- why do you think that is? Authorities say they found numerous baggies of cocaine and crack cocaine hidden in an apartment operated by the Ross Crew. A man who was shot on Jan. 31 in southwestern Louisville died two days later, according to LMPD. Jackpot sits at $145M, When do we spring forward for daylight saving? Police officials say officers typically investigate four to five homicides per year, but they are now working eight to 10. City Of Louisville: Mayor Declares March 1-7 Severe Weather Awareness Week, 5 Open Houses For You In And Around Louisville, Louisville Area Pets Waiting To Be Adopted: Honey, Buddie, Piston & More, Louisville Area Job Openings: Browse The Latest. More >>Kosair Charities changes name to 'Kosair for Kids' as it celebrates 100 years of service, It happened just before 8 a.m. at S. Hurstbourne Parkway and Hames Trace. More >>Volunteers needed for PGA Tour event in Kentucky, The current class of recruits are nearly finished with approximately their six months of training, and set to graduate in April. The victim was later identified by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office as 26-year-old Imanitwitaho Zachee from Louisville. He was identified by the office as 42-year-old Timothy Greer. More >>New sports bar Highlands Bar & Grill opens on Bardstown Road in Louisville, Each of the cars is worth up to $95,000 each. At the scene they found an adult man who had been shot and was pronounced dead on site, according to LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis. By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin. More >>Comedian Adam Sandler to perform in Louisville; tickets on sale this week, The Triple Crown 5K is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday. Detectives are canvassing the area, police said. The man said he was shot in the Denmark Street and Bellevue Avenue area. LMPD's homicide unit is investigating. The teenager charged with murdering a Memphis pastor during a carjacking in July of 2022 is out of jail now. Louisville police confirmed nobody has been arrested in connection with Small's death. An ongoing investigation is underway after two teenagers get shot by a Louisville Metro Police officers weapon that accidentally discharged, according to LMPD. A person was found shot to death Feb. 3 in the parking lot of the JBS Swift pork production facility located in the 1300 block of Story Avenue in Butchertown. Shields has stopped short of criticizing her officers but said on the department's podcast that officers could help prevent homicides by being more confident while on duty. Mitchell said the homicide unit is investigating and there are not any suspects at the moment. I know people have gotten sick and tired of all this killing, Carl Fels, 61, said. Officers were called to the 900 block of Brentwood Avenue at around 3 p.m. on the report of a shooting, LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said. Louisville Metro Police Chief Erika Shields, through her communications team, declined several requests for interviews. Officers who responded to a survey expressed concern about a lack of support and leadership from upper management and the community, resulting in many of them wanting to leave the department, according to the report, which was conducted by Hillard Heintze, a Chicago consulting firm. More >>Greenberg hopeful body cam footage of 2 teens injured in shooting by LMPD officer to be released this week, Experts recommend covering any flowers to protect them ahead of expected cold or frost. More >>'Super Chef' Darnell Ferguson to open pop-up restaurant for Derby weekend, According to court documents, 25-year-old Eydiah Gaines was arrested by the Radcliff Police Department on Saturday morning. Brendan L. Bell, 21, was charged with domestic violence murder and receiving stolen property (firearm) in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, a separate LMPD release said. Download the WHAS11 News app now. Im glad that they're here. LMPD officers responded to the 1600 block of Beechwood Avenue at 1:30 a.m., where they found a man who was shot. According to court documents, 25-year-old Eydiah Gaines was arrested by the Radcliff Police Department on Saturday morning. Why a patient left legally blind in 2013 hasn't seen a dime of $21M malpractice award. In Louisville, Mayor Greg Fischer attributes the number of homicides to easy gun access, social media beefs morphing into deadly street violence and a culture of retaliation. LMPD said Edilberto Reyes, 58, was arrested in connection with the case and turned himself in at Metro Corrections following the shooting. The shooting happened on Feb. 13 around 8:15 p.m. in the 500 block of Roselane Street. LMPD and other departments have investigated at least 25 homicides so far in 2023. Allen said the exact location of where the shooting took place is under investigation. Brown now face a murder charge in relation to the shooting. There are no suspects at this time. The victim was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office as 35-years-old Andrew E. Valdez from Jeffersonville, Indiana. According to a Facebook post from the Seymour Police Department, two people have been arrested after an alleged kidnapping and domestic dispute in Seymour, Indiana. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is dispatching more agents to Louisville, Kentucky, in an effort to crack down on gangs and violent crime. I couldnt have changed nothing that night. BREAKING: The officers ordered the man to drop the weapon, and, when he failed to do so, shot him to protect themselves, officials said. How do you stop these shootings? The department's homicide unit is investigating and no suspects have been publicly identified. He was taken to University of Louisville Hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later reported dead on Jan. 31. WebPolice in Louisville have confirmed that a body found by railroad workers in some woods Monday is that of a teenager who had been reported missing Jan. 11. Youre not randomly just hoping that you get the right people. Police said Gaines and the victim got into an argument at the victims home in Radcliff, when LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro police are searching for a woman accused of buying thousands of dollars in clothing using a stolen credit card. Christopher 2X believes teaching grade school students about gun violence and labeling it a public health crisis would help stop killings. More >>6th graders at Noe Middle School stage protest over Kentucky 'pronoun' bill, A WDRB News investigation found that the city's landmarks commission is the only board listed in Metro ordinances that requiresa majority vote of the overall membership for certain actions. More >>Kentucky State Police sees largest starting cadet class since 2014, The tournament is in mid-Julyat Champions at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville. More >>Judge upholds termination of Louisville detective who fired fatal shot in Breonna Taylor raid, This Phase 4 expansion will eventually include an outdoor exercise area, an observation pier large enough for events, and picnic areas, among other things. Officers heard gunfire while on patrol and soon responded to the shooting in the 1400 block of Sale Avenue. The man who was killed was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office later that morning as 69-year-old Mitchell Eddings. More >>Library devastated by flooding in Letcher County accepting books, Take heart, Wildcat fans. More >>'Shopping Spree' | LMPD searching for woman accused of charging $9K on stolen credit card, Kentucky lawmakers want to address in-school student violence and the recent teacher shortage with a new statewide discipline plan. City officials and the Louisville Metro Police Department say they are working to find solutions and trying to regain control of the climbing homicide numbers and the woeful case-closure rate. Investigators also found drugs inside a toilet -- a failed attempt to destroy evidence, according to the FBI. More >>Woodford Reserve unveils annual Kentucky Derby bottle commemorating Secretariat's historic 1973 win, Melvia Roarx was last seen on June 4, 2013. 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