Juvenile in critical condition after shooting in Algonquin neighborhood, Louisville police say

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A juvenile male was taken to the hospital after a shooting in the Algonquin neighborhood Saturday night, according to Louisville Metro Police.

LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said officers responded to a shooting in the 1600 block of Bulger Court, near South 11th Street, around 8:35 p.m.

When police arrived on scene, they found male, whose age isn't known at this time, with a gunshot wound. Ellis said the victim was taken to the hospital with critical and life-threatening injuries.

LMPD's Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting. Detectives are trying to determine what led up to the shooting and a possible motive.

Anyone with information or video in this or any other case is asked to call LMPD's anonymous Crime Tip Line at (502) 574-LMPD (5763). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online through the department's Crime Tip Portal by clicking here.

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