Residents of the Highview neighborhood in Louisville were startled Wednesday night when an attempted carjacking escalated into a double shooting. Officers arrived at Fernbush Drive around 8 p.m. after a neighbor, Ken Johnson, reported a chaotic scene from his porch.
Witness describes the emergency response
Johnson said, “As soon as we closed the door, chaos broke loose.” He described a large emergency response, noting “ten police cars, a couple of ambulances, the fire department rolling in. Everything lit up.”
Although Johnson did not hear any gunshots, he observed officers assisting the two wounded individuals. “It was really chaotic when it happened,” he said, adding that he later saw one of the victims pull his vehicle into the neighborhood and rush inside his home for help.
Police investigation
The Louisville Metro Police Department’s robbery unit is leading the investigation. Police scanner traffic suggested the shooting may have occurred near the intersection of Del Maria Way and Hanes Trace, about 3½ miles from Fernbush Drive. A scanner voice relayed a victim’s statement that two subjects approached them, complimented their vehicle, and then opened fire before fleeing.
LMPD has not confirmed the exact location of the shooting. The department is asking anyone with information to contact its anonymous tip line.
Community response
Johnson expressed relief that both victims survived. “I’m just glad they’re OK,” he said, urging residents to stay aware of their surroundings.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the suspects or motives.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
