LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police have arrested a man in connection to a shooting that happened in South Louisville on Aug. 11.
Around 9:30 a.m. that day, Louisville Metro Police responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of South Fourth Street.
According to court documents, 22-year-old Nicholas Ballenger and the victim were walking on the University of Louisville's campus when he pulled a gun on the victim.
Authorities said Ballenger led the victim down an alley, and when the victim attempted to get the gun away, shot the victim several times.
Officers later found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds police said. EMS transported the man to UofL Hospital for treatment; they believe he is expected to survive.
Police arrested Ballenger on Wednesday, Sept. 27, and he was charged with attempted murder and kidnapping with serious physical injury.
LMPD's Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is handling the investigation.
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