LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after a shooting happened off Manslick Road in Louisville Wednesday.

The coroner's office identified him as 76-year-old Richard Jenkins.

Louisville Metro Police said officers were called to the 7800 block of Manslick Road around 7:45 p.m. on a report of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found Jenkins inside a residence with a gunshot wound. LMPD provided first aid until EMS and the Fairdale Fire Department arrived. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The department’s Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation. Detectives are working to determine what led to the shooting and any possible motive.

At this time, there are no known suspects. Anyone with information regarding this case can call the anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD (5673) or use

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