**17-Year-Old Believed to Be Victim in Overnight Shooting in PRP, LMPD Confirms**
A tragic shooting in Louisville’s **Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP)** neighborhood overnight has left a **17-year-old male** dead, according to the **Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD)**. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the **7800 block of Dixie Highway** around **11:45 p.m.** on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers discovered the teen suffering from **multiple gunshot wounds**. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by emergency personnel, the victim was pronounced **dead at the scene**.
The **LMPD Homicide Unit** has launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Detectives spent several hours combing through the area, collecting shell casings, reviewing nearby surveillance footage, and interviewing potential witnesses. As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the victim has not yet been released pending family notification.
Preliminary reports indicate the shooting occurred near a parking lot outside a small retail complex, though police have not confirmed whether the incident was targeted or random. Neighbors described hearing a series of **rapid gunshots**, followed by **screams** and the sound of vehicles speeding away.
Community members are now calling for increased patrols and stronger youth engagement initiatives in the PRP area, which has seen a troubling rise in gun-related incidents over the past year. *“It’s heartbreaking to see another young life taken too soon,”* said one local resident. *“We need to find better ways to reach our kids before violence does.”*
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact **LMPD’s anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD** or use the **LMPD Crime Tip Portal** online.
As detectives continue their investigation, the city mourns the loss of yet another young life — a sobering reminder of the ongoing impact of gun violence in Louisville’s neighborhoods.
