Louisville, Ky. – A tragic shooting occurred Saturday night at the Family Scholar House, a nonprofit partner of the University of Louisville located on Reg Smith Circle near the Belknap campus. University President Gerry Bradley and Provost Kathryn Cardarelli confirmed that two individuals were killed.
The victims were not identified as students or university employees, and their names will be released after families are notified. The organization, which assists student parents and their children facing poverty, domestic violence, or unstable housing, expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
University response and resources
Bradley and Cardarelli emphasized that the incident does not pose an ongoing threat to the campus community. They urged anyone who observes suspicious behavior to contact campus police at (502) 852-6111.
To support students affected by the shooting, the university’s counseling center is offering counseling services. University employees may also seek emotional support through the Employee Assistance Program.
Safety measures and communication
The university asked members of the campus community to download the SafeZone app for real‑time security updates. The statement noted that in emergency situations, the priority is to secure the campus, gather accurate information, and eliminate any threats, which may limit the amount of detail released initially.
University officials asked the community to follow all directions from public safety officials and to stay informed via the SafeZone app and university email communications.
Investigation status
Law enforcement has not yet taken a suspect into custody, and no specific threat to the broader campus has been identified. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Family Scholar House continues its mission to support student families while the university and local authorities work to address the aftermath of this violent event.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.
