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Police: 13-year-old, 15-year-old charged for man's death in Southland Park neighborhood shooting

Officers responded to a call of a shooting that happened in the 6700 block of Strawberry Lane.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two minors have been arrested in connection to the Southland Park neighborhood shooting on Saturday night. 

Louisville Metro Police said a 13-year-old girl was taken into custody after turning herself in to police; she has been charged with one count of reckless homicide.  

In addition, officers said a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody and charged with tampering with physical evidence, as well as possession of a handgun by a minor. 

Due to both defendants being minors, no additional information is available. 

Authorities said officers responded to a call of a shooting that happened in the 6700 block of Strawberry Lane.

When officers arrived, police found a man who had been shot.

On Tuesday, June 27, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 21-year-old Christopher Fuentes.

LMPD said the man was taken to UofL Hospital in serious condition, where he later died. 

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