13-year-old hospitalized after being shot several times in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A 13-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood Friday afternoon.

Louisville Metro Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of S. Shelby Street about 4:12 p.m., said department spokesperson Adam Sears.

Sears said officers found a 13-year-old boy with "multiple gunshot wounds." Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived and transported the boy to UofL Hospital.

LMPD's Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call LMPD's anonymous Crime Tip Line at (502) 574-LMPD (5673). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department's online Crime Tip Portal by clicking here.