Tragic Shooting in Louisville Leaves One Dead, One Hospitalized: Police Investigating Overnight Violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 4, 2025) — A deadly shooting in Louisville’s Fourth Division early Sunday morning has left a man dead and a woman injured, prompting an active investigation by the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD).
According to police, the shooting occurred just after midnight on May 4 in the 400 block of University Boulevard. Officers were dispatched to the area following a report of gunfire and arrived on the scene to discover two individuals suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The male victim, identified by authorities as 38-year-old Bradley May, was found in critical condition. A woman, whose identity has not been publicly released, was also found injured at the scene.
Emergency personnel quickly arrived and transported both victims to University of Louisville Hospital. Despite emergency life-saving efforts, Bradley May later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by medical staff. The female victim’s condition has since been stabilized, and she is now listed in non-life-threatening condition.
The LMPD Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation and is working to determine the motive behind the shooting. Police confirmed that all parties involved have been identified and are accounted for, but no arrests have been made as of Sunday evening. Investigators have not released details about what may have led to the shooting or whether it was domestic or retaliatory in nature.
Officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to the LMPD Crime Tip Line at (502) 574-LMPD (5673).
As the community reels from another episode of gun violence, loved ones of Bradley May are mourning his sudden death while offering support to the surviving victim. More details are expected as the investigation unfolds.
This incident marks yet another tragedy in Louisville as law enforcement continues to confront rising concerns about violent crime across the city.