LMPD identifies 53-year-old woman killed in stabbing in Chickasaw neighborhood

A 53-year-old woman died after being stabbed in the Chickasaw neighborhood on Thursday night, according to Louisville Metro Police Department. LMPD said the victim has been identified, and investigators are continuing to work the homicide case as they gather information about what happened before and after the stabbing.

Police said officers were called to the area of 38th Street in Chickasaw shortly after the assault and found the woman with injuries consistent with a stabbing. She was later pronounced dead, LMPD said, and the death has been classified as a homicide investigation.

The incident was reported in the evening hours Thursday, and the identification process was completed as detectives continued to collect evidence from the scene and review information from witnesses who may have seen or heard anything related to the attack, LMPD said.

LMPD did not immediately provide additional details in public reporting about a suspect or any possible motive. As of the initial release, the department indicated that investigators were still developing leads and attempting to determine the circumstances that led to the woman’s death.

Chickasaw is a residential area in Louisville, and public safety officials typically ask residents to remain alert and to report any information that could help detectives. In cases where investigators are seeking witnesses, tips often become a key part of establishing timelines and identifying individuals connected to the scene.

The case is expected to move through standard investigative steps, including processing the scene, interviewing witnesses, and conducting follow-up review of available evidence. If police obtain additional information that supports criminal charges, that would likely be addressed through subsequent public updates from LMPD or the related prosecuting authority.