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16-year-old killed in Algonquin double shooting identified

Police said a teenager was shot and killed Dixie Highway and West Hill Street Saturday afternoon.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hours after a teenager was shot and killed following a double shooting in the Algonquin neighborhood, authorities have now identified the victim.

Sam Kamara, 16, died from a gunshot wound.

Kamara and another victim were shot near the intersection of Dixie Highway and West Hill Street just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Both were transported to an area hospital where Kamara was pronounced dead a short time later. The second victim is being treated for their injuries.

Metro Police said they do not have a suspect in this incident but urge the public to come forward.

If you have any information that can help police, you are asked to call the Anonymous Tip Line at (502) 574-LMPD or use the online Crime Tip Portal.

The Homicide Unit is handling the investigation.

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