Map of fatal shooting scene at Magazine Street

Pictured: a computer-generated map of a fatal shooting scene in the 2400 block of Magazine Street in Louisville, Ky. 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Jefferson County Coroner's Office released the identity of a man who was shot dead in the Russell neighborhood earlier this week. 

Louisville Metro Police Officers responding to a Shotspotter call in the 2400 block of Magazine Street around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning found a man with "multiple gunshot wounds" who was "beyond help." He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The coroner's office has identified the victim as 19-year-old Ja’Mare Postell. 

LMPD's Homicide Unit is investigating. 

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

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