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4-year-old grazed by stray bullet in Shawnee neighborhood released from hospital, police seeking suspects

"We're not always able to do all of this on our own we need the community's help here," LMPD Officer Beth Ruoff said.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Update:

A 4-year-old girl grazed by a stray bullet in the Shawnee neighborhood Monday night is out of the hospital. 

Louisville Metro Police responded to the shooting at 7:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of West Muhammad Ali Boulevard.  

Police confirmed the little girl was released from the hospital Tuesday and is doing well. The girl was in her home during the shooting.

"We hear gunshots all the time," neighbor Jennifer Cornett said. "It's a lot sadder when something like that happens."

Cornett and Samantha Basham live a few houses down from where the shooting happened.

"I mean a 4-year-old at home in their house they should be safe, playing not have to worry about anything definitely not a stray bullet hitting them," Basham said. 

The neighborhood is in Councilwoman Donna Purvis's district. She came down Tuesday to talk to those who might've been there the night it happened.

"See if I can peak their interest in getting more involved and starting a neighborhood block watch but it's important for them to stay engaged," Purvis said. 

Louisville Metro Police is asking anyone who might've seen or heard anything to call the anonymous tip line at 574-LMPD.

"We're not always able to do all of this on our own we need the community's help here," Officer Beth Ruoff said.

Original story:

Police are investigating a shooting after child was injured by a stray bullet in the Shawnee neighborhood.

The incident reportedly happened in the 3400 block of West Muhammad Ali Boulevard around 7:30 p.m.

Authorities say the stray bullet entered the home, striking the 4-year-old.

The child suffered a non-life threatening graze wound to the lower body and was transported to the hospital.

The child’s mom was also inside the home at the time of the incident but was not injured.

The 2nd Division Detective’s Office is investigating.

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