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16-year-old girl dies in hospital days after shooting in Park Hill neighborhood

According to authorities, officers responded to a call of a shooting just before 8 p.m. Thursday that happened near 26th Street and Virginia Avenue.

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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