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Victim in Buechel shooting identified as teenage boy, LMPD investigating

Police said the 15-year-old was found dead around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on Norbrook Drive. There are currently no suspects.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) are investigating a shooting that left a young boy dead Wednesday afternoon.

LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said officers responded to the shooting in the 4300 block of Norbrook Drive, near Fegenbush Lane, around 2:30 p.m. 

When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old boy who had been shot and killed.

On Thursday, the Jefferson County Coroner's office identified the young boy as Enok Nzayikorera.

Mitchell said the LMPD Homicide Unit is investigating and there are not currently any suspects. 

Anyone with information on the case can contact police anonymously at 574-LMPD (5673) or through the online tip portal.

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