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LMPD: 15-year-old girl dies after shooting in Algonquin neighborhood

The incident was reported about 10:45 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A 15-year-old girl was shot and killed Monday morning in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood, according to officials.

On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the teen as Dovia Pernell.

Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) officers responded to the call about 10:40 a.m. in the 1700 block of Patton Court. Officers found Pernell suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

She died at the scene. According to LMPD, there are no known suspects.

The LMPD Homicide Unit is investigating. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the anonymous tip line at 502-574-LMPD.

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