LOUISVILLE, KY – Tragedy struck Louisville’s Russell neighborhood when gunfire erupted outside the H20 Lounge, leaving one person dead and seven others injured early Saturday morning. LMPD officers were dispatched to the scene near South 25th Street and West Broadway around 12:45 a.m. after reports of a shooting.

Upon arriving, authorities discovered Joseph Bowers, a 40-year-old man from Indianapolis, Indiana, critically wounded outside the club. Despite immediate treatment by the officers and emergency medical services, Bowers succumbed to his injuries. Shortly afterward, a second victim was found and rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

In the chaotic aftermath, six additional individuals with gunshot wounds arrived at local hospitals. Fortunately, their injuries were classified as non-threatening. Louisville Metro Police are actively investigating but have not yet established a motive for the shooting.

Following the violent incident, the owner of H20 Lounge, in coordination with local authorities, has agreed to a temporary closure of the establishment. This decision reflects a unified concern for public safety and serves as a period for mourning.

The Louisville community is rattled by this burst of violence, prompting police to appeal to the public for assistance. Any information that could aid in the investigation is strongly encouraged to be submitted anonymously.

As the investigation continues under the guidance of the Homicide Unit, residents and officials alike are left grappling with the implications of such a sudden and senseless loss of life.