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Fatal Russell shooting remains under investigation, police say

Police say despite reporting the shooting on W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard was ruled accidental, the Homicide Unit is still investigating.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Police say a shooting that turned fatal in the Russell neighborhood remains under investigation.

After police initially called the shooting accidental, a spokeswoman confirmed to WHAS11 News that LMPD’s Homicide Unit is still investigating.

A male in his late teens suffered a critical gunshot wound Friday evening at a home in the 2700 block of West Muhammad Ali Boulevard.

The victim was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.

He has not yet been identified.

RELATED: LMPD: One dead in shooting on W Muhammad Ali Blvd

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