This beloved green space is about to get a transformational boost.
More than 1,000 fish were dumped in the new pond at Chickasaw Park on Wednesday, the next step in a years-long revitalization of the west Louisville park.
Police said a woman was shot in the leg.
Chickasaw Park has a new nature play area, unveiled by city officials on Monday.
The teen who was fatally shot in the Chickasaw neighborhood Tuesday night has been identified.
A spokesperson for LMPD said the shooting happened in the 3400 block of Garland Avenue around 9:19 p.m.
LMPD's Homicide Unit is investigating.
The 52nd annual MLK Jr. Motorcade and Peace Walk will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, and will make its way through the community to Chickasaw Park.
Beyond safety enhancements, Chickasaw Park is undergoing amenity improvements. Work has begun on the pond at the park.
Last week, Kelaiah Perry visited the park where her 15-year-old son, Jamaury Johnson, was murdered.