Louisville police investigate double homicide in Russell neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Authorities have identified a man and a woman found dead inside a vehicle in Louisville's Russell neighborhood on Monday.

According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, the victims have been identified as 42-year-old Dashawn Powell and 41-year-old Ebony Shepard, both of Louisville.

LMPD says its First Division responded to a report of gun shots around 4:30 a.m. on Madison Street. Officers found Powell and Shepard inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.

There was no medical transport and both were pronounced deceased on scene.

The Homicide Unit is handling the investigation, which remains ongoing at this time. Police have not said if they've made any arrests.

Curt Rexroat, a neighbor, said he heard several gunshots in the early morning hours. Shortly after that, he said police filled the block.

"I've lived here about a month," he said. "I come from Bullitt County, which is more laid back. And I don't know how much longer I'll live here. It's too much for me -- it really is: people getting shot every day, you hear gunshots every day, helicopters flying around all the time."