One dead, four hurt in weekend shootings across Louisville

Police renew calls for gun safety as violence continues in the city

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A series of shootings across Louisville this weekend left four people hurt and one man dead, as police continue multiple investigations and renew calls for gun safety. The incidents included a juvenile male shot in the leg in an accidental, self-inflicted shooting, an adult man shot in the leg, and another man shot in the ankle. Earlier, a man was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene.

Why it matters

The weekend violence has weighed heavily on the Louisville community, with residents expressing fear and frustration over the ongoing gun-related incidents. Police are emphasizing the importance of proper gun storage and safety to help address the problem.

The details

The most recent shooting happened early Sunday morning, where a juvenile male suffered a gunshot wound to the leg in an accidental, self-inflicted incident. On Saturday evening, officers found an adult man shot in the leg, and earlier that afternoon, another man was shot in the ankle. The deadliest incident occurred around 3:35 a.m. Saturday, when officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found a man unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds who died at the scene.

  • On Sunday, February 16, 2026 around 4:30 a.m., a juvenile male was shot in the leg in an accidental, self-inflicted shooting.
  • On Saturday, February 15, 2026 around 6 p.m., an adult man was shot in the leg.
  • On Saturday, February 15, 2026 around 1:50 p.m., a man was shot in the ankle.
  • On Saturday, February 15, 2026 around 3:35 a.m., a man was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene.

The players

Raymond Rose

A West End resident who expressed frustration over the ongoing gun violence in Louisville.

Steve Healey

Chief Deputy of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, who emphasized the importance of proper gun storage and safety.

Taylor Augusta French Henry

A suicide prevention and gun safety advocate who leads the nonprofit Operation Tomorrow, which has provided free gun locks to the community.

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What they’re saying

“All this nonsense shooting needs to be stopped. It needs to be handled.”

— Raymond Rose, West End resident (wlky.com)

“You need to keep those guns secure, keep them locked. Whether it's using a gun lock, keeping them in a safe, using biometric lock boxes, and keeping ammunition and magazines separate from the firearm itself.”

— Steve Healey, Chief Deputy, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (wlky.com)

What’s next

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is continuing to emphasize the importance of gun safety and providing free gun locks to the community through Operation Tomorrow.

The takeaway

The weekend shootings in Louisville highlight the ongoing gun violence plaguing the city, with residents expressing fear and frustration. Police are renewing calls for improved gun safety and storage to help address the problem, but more comprehensive solutions may be needed to tackle the root causes of this persistent issue.