Man Injured in Valley Station Shooting

Police searching for suspects after incident in Louisville neighborhood

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in the foot in the Valley Station neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky on Thursday night. Louisville Metro Police responded to a call of a shooting in the 6100 block of Erica Way just before 11:40 p.m. and found the victim, who is expected to survive. No suspects have been identified yet, and police are asking anyone with information to call the anonymous tip line.

Why it matters

Shootings and violent crime remain a persistent issue in parts of Louisville, with the Valley Station area seeing its share of incidents. This latest event underscores the need for improved public safety measures and community engagement to address the root causes of gun violence in the city.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 6100 block of Erica Way in the Valley Station neighborhood just before 11:40 p.m. on February 12. They found a man who had been shot in the foot and transported him to UofL Hospital, where he is expected to survive his injuries. No suspects have been identified at this time, and Louisville Metro Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the anonymous tip line.

  • The shooting occurred just before 11:40 p.m. on February 12, 2026.

The players

Louisville Metro Police

The local law enforcement agency responsible for responding to and investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling the anonymous tip line.

The takeaway

This latest shooting in the Valley Station neighborhood of Louisville underscores the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety for all residents. Community engagement and a comprehensive approach to tackling the root causes of crime will be crucial going forward.