LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The coroner's office has identified the man that died at UofL Health after being fatally shot in the Russell neighborhood on Monday.
They identified him as 24-year-old Benard Cochrum.
According to police, officers responded to a call of a reported shooting at 26th and Madison Streets around 8:50 p.m.
When officers arrived, authorities said they found Cochrum who had been shot. They performed first aid until Emergency Medical Services arrived to take him to UofL Health.
Police said Cochrum died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Officers canvassed the area to try to find witnesses according to LMPD.
No other information is available.
Anyone with information is asked to call LMPD's anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD (5673) or use their online tip portal.