13-year-old shot in Russell neighborhood

13-year-old shot in Russell neighborhood
Published: May. 19, 2015 at 1:46 AM EDT|Updated: May. 26, 2015 at 1:46 AM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Police are investigating after a 13-year-old was shot outside of a business in the Russell neighborhood.

Louisville Metro Police Department spokesman Dwight Mitchell said the shooting happened outside of the J&M Food Mart, located at 2533 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, at 9:34 p.m. Monday.

The 13-year-old was taken to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment. Mitchell said the victim's injuries did not appear to be life threatening.

No suspect information has been released. Anyone with information is asked to call the Louisville Metro Police Department's anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD.

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