LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police is investigating a shooting in the Park Hill area that sent one teenager to the hospital Thursday night.
According to authorities, officers responded to a call of a shooting just before 8 p.m. that happened near 26th Street and Virginia Avenue.
When officers arrived, police said they found 16-year-old Breyasia Walker suffering from a gunshot wound.
EMS transported her to UofL Hospital with what police described as life-threatening injuries.
She died days later in the hospital on Aug. 27.
LMPD's Homicide Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to call the anonymous tip line at 574-LMPD (5673) or use their online tip portal.
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