13-year-old injured in Monday night shooting in Louisville Parkland neighborhood; SWAT arrest made

Louisville police said a 13-year-old was found injured after a shooting Monday night in the Parkland neighborhood, prompting an active response that included SWAT officers. The incident began on Monday evening, when officers were called to the area after reports of gunfire, according to WLKY.

WLKY reported that investigators located the 13-year-old at the scene and the child was transported for medical treatment. Police did not, in the report, provide additional public details about the child’s condition or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

As the investigation continued, Louisville police said they made an arrest of a 15-year-old and that SWAT assisted during the operation. Officers then continued collecting information at the scene and following up on leads, with the case remaining under investigation, WLKY reported.

The arrest came as detectives worked to identify who was responsible and how the shooting unfolded, including determining whether the suspected offender was connected to the reported gunfire in the Parkland area. Police also indicated they were pursuing more information beyond the initial response.

The shooting has drawn attention to public safety concerns in the Parkland neighborhood, an area where police said the incident took place. Police have not indicated, in the WLKY report, what specific charges the 15-year-old faces, or whether additional arrests are expected.

Court and law-enforcement next steps would typically include charging decisions, possible detention hearings, and continued investigation by Louisville Metro Police to determine whether any additional suspects were involved. As the case proceeds, investigators may also release further information depending on what can be verified and whether it affects the ongoing criminal inquiry.