**LMPD Arrests Juvenile in Connection with April Shooting That Injured One**
The **Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD)** has announced the arrest of a juvenile suspect in connection with a **shooting that occurred in April 2025**, which left one person injured. According to police, the incident took place on the evening of **April 12** in the **Russell neighborhood**, a historically significant area of Louisville that has seen an uptick in gun-related violence over recent months.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired near **23rd Street and Madison Street** around **8:30 p.m.** Upon arrival, they discovered a teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to **University Hospital** with non-life-threatening injuries and has since recovered.
Following weeks of investigation, detectives identified the juvenile suspect through witness statements, surveillance footage, and forensic evidence collected at the scene. The suspect, whose identity has not been released due to age, was **taken into custody without incident** on **July 4, 2025**, and has been charged with **assault and possession of a handgun by a minor**.
In a statement, an LMPD spokesperson emphasized the department’s ongoing commitment to reducing youth violence in the city. *“Any act of gun violence is unacceptable, but it’s particularly heartbreaking when it involves young people,”* the spokesperson said. *“We remain focused on holding those accountable and working with the community to prevent further tragedies.”*
Community leaders in Russell are now calling for additional youth programs, conflict resolution training, and investment in neighborhood infrastructure to address root causes of violence. Meanwhile, the case will move forward in **juvenile court**, where the suspect could face further legal consequences.
The investigation remains active, and police are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to come forward.
