LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A teen has been charged for allegedly firing a gun near the Algonquin Park pool on the day it reopened.
Louisville Metro Police said in a statement on Thursday that 2nd Division Impact detectives arrested a 15-year-old male. He has been charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Possession of a handgun by a minor, Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree and Possession of Marijuana.
Because of the suspect's age, police can't release his name or photo.
On May 24, LMPD said officers received a report of shots fired near the field by West Gaulbert Avenue and Catalpa Street around 4:55 p.m. Officers who were already working in the area responded quickly.
Police said they searched but did not locate any victims. LMPD later released a photo of the alleged suspect, asking the public for help identifying them.
The shooting happened the same day the Algonquin Park Pool reopened to the public. The pool had been closed since 2023 and recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation.
Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins, D-District 1, who helped lead the effort to reopen the park’s public pool, held a news conference following the shooting to stress that it was unrelated to the pool’s grand reopening.
"Whatever happened down there did not affect this event," Hawkins said. "Everybody from this event went home safe. ... I don’t want the actions of one person to ruin what this pool means for this neighborhood."
LMPD said police are committed to maintaining a strong and visible presence in parks and public spaces during the summer.
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