LOUISVILLE, Ky. — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Police say a man who was shot at Cherokee Park Saturday night has died.
Officials say they responded to the park around 9:50 p.m. where they located 20-year-old Kyle Lentz of Mt. Washington suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police say 18-year-old Bradley Kalvin, an acquaintance of Lentz, had engaged in an altercation with Lentz at which time he shot Lentz, causing serious physical injuries.
Kalvin was identified by witnesses at the scene who saw him engaging in conduct leading to Lentz's injuries.
During the course of the investigation Kalvin returned to the scene at which point he was taken into custody. The handgun has not been located.
Lentz was transported to the hospital Saturday night and died Sunday afternoon from his injuries.
Kalvin is facing charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence. He is being held on a $500,000 bond and is expected to be arraigned Sept. 16.
The investigation is ongoing.
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