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'My heart is heavy right now': 1 dead, 2 wounded in Louisville shooting, LMPD confirms

Police said one person died at the scene.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) is investigating a deadly shooting. 

 man is dead, and two others injured following a shooting outside of a venue in the Russell neighborhood.

Metro Police responded to an area of South 24th Street between Magazine and Chestnut Streets around 10 p.m. Friday.

Police said a man was pronounced dead at the scene while a juvenile teen, who had a non-life threatening gunshot wound, was taken via private vehicle to Jewish Hospital. Police said the third victim, a man, was taken to UofL Hospital and listed in serious condition.

Officers said the scene was spread out, but the bulk of the 'activity' happened outside a venue frequented by a biker club. 

"It's stressful, it's stressful emotionally, it's stressful on these people's families that lose their loved ones. So, it's tough on everyone, the community. My heart is very heavy right now," Major Corey Robinson said.

Police said they found at least 50 bullet casings at the scene.

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Investigators are asking anyone with information about the crime to call their tip line at 574-LMPD.

Police haven't release any other information about the shooting or the other two victims' condition. 

Please check back for updates.

Friday night, WHAS11 reported that LMPD Chief Erika Shields is appealing to Louisville gun owners to make sure their weapons don't get into the wrong hands.

In its latest podcast, LMPD said guns stolen from cars continue to be a big -- and avoidable -- problem. 193 guns have been reported stolen from vehicles so far this year, according to the Department's data. 

Of those, 43 have come within the 3rd division, which includes PRP and Valley Station. It's the area hit hardest two years in a row.

"Make a commitment to be a responsible gun owner," Chief Shields said.

Shootings are up across Metro Louisville, and LMPD said car break-ins aren't helping because of what thieves are finding inside fairly easily.

RELATED: 'Be a responsible gun owner': LMPD reports 193 guns stolen from cars in 2021

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