Woman Hospitalized After Shooting Shuts Down Interstate 65 in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – A woman was rushed to the hospital after being shot on Interstate 65 south early Thursday morning, forcing authorities to shut down a major stretch of the highway for several hours.

Shooting Reported on I-65 Near Grade Lane

According to Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) spokesman Dwight Mitchell, officers responded around 3:47 a.m. to reports of a vehicle collision on I-65 south near Grade Lane. When they arrived, they discovered that the driver, a woman, had been shot.

She was taken to University Hospital with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries.

Interstate Closure and Traffic Impact

The shooting investigation forced police to close all lanes of I-65 south between Grade Lane and Crittenden Drive. Traffic was completely shut down until approximately 6:15 a.m., when the highway fully reopened.

The closure caused significant early-morning delays for commuters, as drivers were rerouted away from the interstate during peak travel hours.

Police Investigation Ongoing

The case is being handled by LMPD’s Non-Fatal Shooting Unit. Detectives have not yet determined what led to the incident, as the victim remained in surgery through the early morning hours.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to call LMPD’s anonymous Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or submit tips online through the department’s Crime Tip Portal.

This shooting adds to a growing number of incidents involving gun violence on Louisville roadways, raising concerns for both commuters and local residents. For updates on this case and breaking news across Kentucky, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.