18-Year-Old Shot in the Leg Outside Louisville Club, Police Say

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — An 18-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg during a disturbance at a Louisville nightclub early Sunday morning.

According to the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), the shooting happened around 1:12 a.m. on September 14 at Legends nightclub, located in the 2500 block of West Broadway.

Shooting Details

When officers arrived, they encountered a large crowd scattering outside the club following the gunfire. Police found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.

He was taken to University of Louisville Hospital, where he is being treated for injuries that doctors believe are non-life-threatening.

Investigation Underway

The case has been assigned to the LMPD Non-Fatal Shooting Unit, which continues to review evidence and interview witnesses.

Police are urging anyone with information to call the anonymous tip line at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or use the online crime tip portal.

The shooting adds to a weekend of violence across Louisville, where multiple shootings and three homicides have raised concerns from residents about community safety. For further updates on this and other Louisville crime cases, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.