One Person Dead, Another Injured In Shootings In Louisville

(Louisville, KY) - One person has died and another person has been injured after separate shootings in Louisville during protests over the death of Breonna Taylor. 

Police say shots were fired at a protest in Jefferson Square Park Saturday evening. A suspect is in custody at the hosp

A male victim was treated at the scene but later died.  He has been identified as 27-year-old Tyler Gerth.

Officers say a short time later they received a report of another shooting at the Hall of Justice, where a victim had a non-life-threatening injury.

Following the deadly shooting, Louisville Metro Police say the tents at Jefferson Square Park will be cleared. People will no longer be able to stay at the protest site overnight.

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