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LMPD: Man dies in hospital after shooting in Portland neighborhood

LMPD's Homicide Unit is investigating.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police are investigating after a man was killed after a shooting in the Portland neighborhood Monday morning.

According to police, LMPD's First Division responded to a call of a shooting near the intersection of 22nd Street and Bank Street around 8 a.m. There, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

The Jefferson County Coroner later identified the man as 40-year-old Keith Smith. He was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital in "critical" condition, however, LMPD said hours later he died in the hospital.

A department spokesperson said LMPD's Homicide Unit is investigating.

There are no known suspects at this time.

Anyone with any information regarding this shooting is urged to contact LMPD's anonymous tip line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). Reports can also be made online by clicking here.

This story may be updated as more information becomes available.

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