LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel and other city officials Monday to observe the anniversary of a shooting at Chickasaw Park and provide an update on the city's efforts to prevent gun violence. 

City leaders were flanked by anti-violence advocacy groups Monday morning as they announced the steps that have been taken to make our parks safer but they still need the public's help.

Officials acknowledged that it is "a painful anniversary" that's even more painful because police have still not arrested the person responsible for the shooting that killed two people and sent four others to the hospital. 

Police at the time said hundreds of people were in the park at the time of the shooting, and were hopeful that someone would come forward with information leading to an arrest. 

Deaji Goodman, 28, and David Huff, 17, both died in the shooting. Huff's father attended Monday's news briefing and was hugged and applauded as a sign of support during his time of grieving.

As investigators continue to wait for information that can bring closure to the Huff and Goodman families, Greenberg said the city has taken action to increase security at city parks, including the installation of $4 million worth of new lighting in various parks. 

Greenberg also pledged to continue to invest in violence intervention programs to help educate children on the dangers of gun violence before they even have an opportunity to pick up a gun. Louisville is also working towards universal pre-k for Louisville families to help break the cycle of violence.

Meanwhile, city leaders continue to work to get justice for Huff and Goodman, and again called on the public to come forward with information. The police chief even made an appeal directly to the shooter. 

"I'm actually pleading to the suspects in this case -- please come forward, give even yourself the peace you need and make this situation right," Gwinn-Villaroel said. 

As always anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip by calling the crime tip line at 502-574-LMPD (574-5673) or by using the LMPD crime tip portal. 

Officials also mentioned another hotline to submit tips: Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers. Call 502-582-CLUE (582-2583) to leave a tip there. You can remain anonymous. 

The mayor said 43 people have been killed in acts of violence in Louisville so far in 2024 and called on the community to join police to help solve violent crime and make everyone safer. 

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