LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) --Â Louisville Metro Police are searching for a suspect after Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer was punched at Fourth Street Live! on Saturday evening.Â
Jessica Wethington, a spokeswoman for Fischer, said the mayor "is doing fine" and was evaluated by EMS after the incident.Â
LMPD has released photos of the person they believe punched Fischer. The department is expected to release more details about the incident later.Â
The person LMPD says is responsible for punching Louisville's mayor today on Fourth Street. pic.twitter.com/PXW7Y4HeGL
— Joel Schipper (@JSchipperWDRB) June 19, 2022
"The Mayor does utilize a security detail, and that detail was with him at Fourth Street Live. While it’s not appropriate to comment on specifics of that detail, it is always being evaluated and adjusted as needed," Wethington said.Â
Here are additional photos of the suspect heading Southbound on 4th street at The Palace. pic.twitter.com/cCH1dLX05A
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WDRB obtained a video that appears to show Fischer being punched by a man while at Fourth Street Live! on Saturday. In the video, a man walks and then rushes toward Fischer, punching him in the upper chest or throat. The mayor falls backwards as the man flees.
Anyone with information on the suspect or incident is asked to contact Louisville Metro Police at 574-LMPD or report it here. You can remain anonymous.Â
This story may be updated.Â
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