Man killed during exchange of gunfire with LMPD officer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning by a Louisville Metro Police officer after an exchange of gunfire with police.

The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at The Whitney Apartments on River Bend Drive, near the VA Hospital in Clifton Heights.

Police were called to the apartment on the report of a domestic incident, according to LMPD. Once on scene, a man fired a gun at officers, and at least one officer returned fire, according to LMPD spokesperson Officer Beth Ruoff.

"On scene, the man grabbed the gun and fired at officers," Ruoff said. "At least one officer fired their weapon, striking and killing the man."

Kentucky State Police took over the investigation, per LMPD protocol.

The incident was captured on body camera. That footage should be released at some point, but there's no word on when that will happen. In the past, KSP has taken anywhere from 9-12 days to release footage and updates during these types of investigations.

The name of the officer and the name victim has not been released. Any officers that fired their weapon will be placed on administrative leave.

No one else was hurt.

This story may be updated.