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LMPD confirms 2 officers shot in Smoketown neighborhood

Police posted on social media that they are in the 400 block of Roselane Street.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There is a heavy police presence in the Smoketown neighborhood according to authorities.

Police posted on social media that the police presence is in the 400 block of Roselane Street.

Louisville Metro Police confirmed on social media two officers were shot. They are at the hospital now. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

MetroSafe confirmed the incident started around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

Police have asked that people avoid the area.

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