34-year-old Louisville man identified as victim in Okolona shooting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The man who was killed in a shooting in the Okolona neighborhood Tuesday night has been identified by officials.

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said 34-year-old Nicholas Wedding died in the hospital shortly after being shot.

Mug of Nathan Short — Nathan Short, 31, was arrested and charged with murder following the shooting in Louisville's Okolona neighborhood on Tuesday night. *(Photo from Louisville Metro Corrections)* May 22, 2024

Nathan Short, 31, is being held at Louisville Metro Corrections and is charged with murder.

Louisville Metro Police responded to a reported shooting around 9 p.m. in the 3500 block of Versailles Lane near Preston Highway, according to LMPD spokesperson Sgt. Matt Sanders.

Once on scene, police found a man who was shot in the chest. Sanders said he was "conscious and alert" when EMS transported him to UofL Hospital, where he later died during surgery.

According to the arrest citation, Short told the officers while on scene that he was involved in the incident.

The citation said there was a verbal altercation inside the residence before the shooting occurred between Short, the victim, and a known female.

The female began to walk upstairs during the argument and the victim followed behind her. Short admitted to shooting the victim multiple times, according to the citation.

Anyone who may have information about the shootings, or any other case, is asked to call LMPD's anonymous Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Tip Portal by clicking here.

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