Louisville man shot and killed near Outer Loop identified

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man shot and killed in south Louisville back in August has been identified by the coroner’s office.

James Ray Ludwick, 51, died after being shot in the 8400 block of National Turnpike, just off of Outer Loop, on August 12.

Louisville Metro Police said they responded to the scene around 3:30 a.m., where they found the victim shot in the torso.

After EMS responded to the scene and attempted to revive Ludwick, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said back in August everyone believed to be involved in the shooting was accounted for. No other updates were provided on charges.

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