LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A 19-year-old man is dead after he was shot multiple times inside an apartment Tuesday morning near the University of Louisville.
At about 12:30 a.m., Louisville Metro Police responded to an apartment complex in the 1500 block of Bellamy Place on report of a shooting, according to an LMPD news release.
Officers on scene found Tayshawn Thomas suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment. LMPD and Louisville Fire crews attempted life-saving measures, however, he was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.
"The property is not affiliated with the university. The victim was not a UofL student or affiliate. LMPD is leading this investigation and may have more information," UofL spokesperson John Karman said.
LMPD's Homicide Unit is currently investigating this case. Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call LMPD's anonymous tip line at (502) 574-5673 or utilize LMPD's Crime Tip Portal online.
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