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LMPD investigating after person found shot dies

Louisville Metro Police said the victim was found at Central Ave near Montana ave in the Taylor Berry neighborhood.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One person is dead after a shooting near Churchill Downs Thursday afternoon.

According to MetroSafe, officers arrived at Central Ave. and Montana Ave. around 1:15 p.m. That’s where they found a person who had been shot.

Louisville Metro Police said the victim was taken to the hospital where they later died. 

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 46-year-old Roger Shreve.

It is not clear what led to the shooting.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call police at 574-LMPD. You may remain anonymous.

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