Man in critical condition after being shot by LMPD in the Jacobs neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man is in critical condition after being shot by Louisville Metro Police in the Jacobs neighborhood.

LMPD Officer Beth Ruoff said about 9:40 a.m. Sunday 4th Division officers were conducting an investigation into a stolen vehicle near Georgetown Place and Conn Alley, which is just off Berry Boulevard.

Ruoff said two adult males that were in the vehicle got out and ran away. The officers chased them on foot and found one of the suspects in the 3600 block of Georgetown Place.

Officers say the suspect brandished a weapon, and both officers fired their guns. The man was taken to University Hospital with gunshot wounds, and police say he is in critical condition.

Neighbor Patricia Tuley says she heard everything from her apartment.

“I just laid here for a minute then all of a sudden I hear five or six rounds of shots,” Tuley said. “I kind of let it go until I took my dog out and we were all blocked off and couldn’t go anywhere.”

Tuley said when she moved to the neighborhood five years ago, she would sporadically hear gun shots.

Now in year five, the shooting has gotten worse, and she says she hears shots everyday.

After seeing her home surrounded by crime scene tape, and everything happening right outside her front door, Tuley accepted the harsh reality that the area is getting worse.

“A lot of people don't care anymore— they really don't. Very inconsiderate and no respect for their fellow human,” said Tuley.

The second suspect has not been caught. Police do not have a description other than that he is an adult male.

Kentucky State Police will lead the investigation of the officer-involved shooting. Both officers were placed on administrative leave, which is LMPD policy.

This story may be updated.