Man taken to hospital after shooting in Russell neighborhood, police say

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in the Russell neighborhood Monday evening, according to Louisville Metro Police.

LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said police responded to a shooting in the 600 block of South 28th Street around 10:30 p.m. When police arrived on scene, they found a man who had been shot in the leg.

He was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive, according to Bradley.

LMPD's Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is investigating the shooting.

Anyone with any information is asked to leave an anonymous tip by calling the LMPD Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department's online crime tip portal by clicking here.

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