Tragedy Strikes Louisville: Two Killed and Four Injured in Shooting at Chickasaw Park

At least two people were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at Chickasaw Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday night, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said during a news conference late Saturday night that hundreds of people were in the park at the time of the shooting when someone started shooting into the crowd, hitting at least six people. Four people who were found wounded were rushed to a local hospital, including one person who is in surgery and in critical condition.

The Louisville Police Department confirmed in a statement to CBS News that the attack happened at around 9 p.m. local time, when at least one shooter opened fire into a crowd of hundreds gathered at the park. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, and four other people were wounded in the shooting and subsequently transferred to University Hospital for treatment.

The Louisville Metro Police Department is currently investigating the incident and searching for the shooter or shooters. No arrests have been made at this time.

The Louisville community is mourning the loss of life and sending their thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. The police department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.