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LMPD Non-Fatal Shooting Unit asks public for help identifying suspect tied to early-morning shooting in the Highlands
Police say the incident occurred around 2:32 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of Bardstown Road, and are seeking information to identify a person they believe may be connected.
Louisville Metro Police Department’s Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect they believe may be connected to a shooting in the Highlands area, according to a report published Monday by WAVE.
The shooting is described as occurring around 2:32 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of Bardstown Road, where officers responded to reports of gunfire, the report said.
In a request for information, LMPD indicated the investigation is focused on identifying a specific person and determining whether that individual is connected to the incident, the report said.
The case is being handled through the department’s Non-Fatal Shooting Unit, a unit that focuses on shootings where victims survive, as opposed to fatal incidents that typically fall under different investigative pathways within law enforcement.
Police did not describe in the report additional suspect details beyond the need to identify the person pictured in connection with the investigation, and no further confirmed information about charges, injuries, or investigative leads was provided in the published account.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation can help by coming forward to law enforcement, according to the department’s public outreach in connection with this request.
LMPD’s next step is to continue developing leads toward identifying the suspect and linking them to the shooting, with the goal of moving the investigation toward an outcome through standard investigative and, if warranted, charging processes.
Why It Matters
- The timing of the incident, shortly after 2 a.m., underscores the potential risk to nearby residents and businesses during late-night hours.
- Public identification can affect how quickly police can determine whether the suspect is connected and whether additional evidence needs to be gathered.
- Because the incident is being investigated by the Non-Fatal Shooting Unit, the case may involve follow-on actions that differ from fatal-offense investigations.
- Community participation can help preserve public safety by supporting timely case resolution and reducing uncertainty about unresolved gun violence.
- As the investigation continues, verified information that helps identify the suspect may be crucial to any later criminal justice process.
Key Facts
- Louisville Metro Police Department’s Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect they believe may be connected to a shooting.
- The shooting occurred around 2:32 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of Bardstown Road in the Highlands area.
- Police are asking for information to identify the person tied to the investigation.
- The request is part of an active police investigation focused on a potentially non-fatal shooting case.