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LMPD: Officers Shoot and Kill Armed Man at Hurstbourne Acres Apartment Complex

Investigators say a 911 caller reported a shirtless man pointing a gun at a woman at the complex.

Overview

  • Louisville police say two officers fired after ordering the man to drop the gun, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The encounter unfolded in the 9000 block of Red Deer Circle near Hurstbourne Parkway and Taylorsville Road.
  • MetroSafe received an initial call around 1:30 p.m., and the shooting was reported shortly before 2 p.m.
  • LMPD reported a heavy police presence in the area and said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
  • Body camera footage will be released within 10 business days under department policy as the investigation continues.