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LMPD: Man found shot and killed near Preston Highway

Officers found a man with a gunshot wound Friday morning. He was pronounced dead moments later.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Friday morning near Preston Highway.

At about 3:15 a.m., Louisville Metro police responded to a shooting in the 5500 block of Woodcross Place, according to an LMPD news release.

Officers on scene found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene shortly after he was found.

On Thursday, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the man as 33-year-old Lajuante Lane.

The LMPD Homicide Unit is investigating. There are currently no suspects.

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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