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Man dead following shooting in Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood

Police said the incident happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday and outside of a residence in the 6700 block of Leverett Lane.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead near Pleasure Ridge Park.

According to Major Corey Robinson, Third Division officers responded to the 6700 block of Leverett Lane around 4 p.m. Tuesday.

There, officers found a man believed to be in his 20’s suffering from a gunshot wound.

Robinson said the victim was transported to UofL Hospital where he underwent surgery. LMPD reported on Thursday that the man succumbed to his injuries. 

Police do not have any suspects in this incident and said they will continue to canvass the neighborhood for information.

LMPD’s Homicide Unit is handling the investigation.

If you were in the area and may have witnessed anything in this case, you are asked to call the Anonymous Tip Line at (502) 574-LMPD or you can use their online Crime Tip Portal.

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