LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Metro Police said an alleged homicide suspect died after an investigation in the Wilder Park neighborhood.
According to Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, LMPD’s Criminal Extradition Division was conducting surveillance in the area of South Third Street and West Kenton Street on May 14 regarding an ongoing homicide investigation.
Detectives in the area said they noticed a suspect from one of many homicides that occurred last week.
She said when they approached the 17-year-old individual, he “displayed” a gun and began to run from detectives.
However, the detectives tackled the teen and began to “wrestle for the gun” in his hands.
Gwinn-Villaroel said the teen was given multiple orders to let go of the gun, he allegedly fired the gun. An officer returned fire, hitting the teen at least once, she said.
LMPD identified the officer as Det. Benjamin Derby.
Officers provided aid to the teen until medical personnel arrived. The teen was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. LMPD confirmed that he died 8 days later.
LMPD said they plan to release the body cam video within 10 business days.
If you have any information that can help police regarding any of the recent homicides, you are asked to call the Anonymous Tip Line at (502) 574-LMPD or use their online Crime Tip Portal.
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