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Louisville police investigating after young person found shot, sent to hospital

LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said officers responded to a call around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at 15th Street and St. Catherine Street.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A young person has been shot and taken to the hospital according to a Louisville Metro Police spokesperson.

LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said officers responded to a call around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at 15th Street and St. Catherine Street near St. Stephen Church and Wheatley Elementary School.

He said when officers arrived, they found a young person who had been shot. He was transported to University Hospital in critical condition, so Mitchell said the Homicide Unit is investigating.

Mitchell said anyone with information can call 574-LMPD (5873) or use their online portal.

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