Teenager in hospital after shooting in Portland neighborhood
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A teenager is in the hospital after a shooting in the Portland neighborhood Thursday evening, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of 28th and Cleveland around 9:15 p.m., LMPD spokesperson Alicia Smiley said.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a juvenile in his mid-teens who said he was shot in the hand while walking.
He was transported to UofL Hospital for treatment. Officials said his injuries are non-life threatening.
LMPD is handling the ongoing investigation. There are no suspects at this time.
Anyone with any information is asked to call LMPD’s anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD (5673) or use the online crime tip portal.
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