Man killed in Shelby Park neighborhood shooting identified

Man dead after early afternoon shooting in Shelby ParkMan dead after early afternoon shooting in Shelby Park
Published: May 9, 2023 at 1:40 PM EDT|Updated: May 10, 2023 at 11:05 AM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The name of the man who died after being shot Tuesday afternoon in the Shelby Park neighborhood has been released.

Lawrence Lauff Jr., 49, died of a gunshot wound before he could be taken to a hospital.

Louisville Metro police were called to the 400 block of Marret Ave., near the intersection of So. Preston St., just after noon. Officers found Lauff on the street in front of a home.

No arrests have been made in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call the LMPD Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). All calls are anonymous.

Tips can also be made online by using the LMPD online portal.