On a Thursday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky, the life of 19-year-old D'Andre Jenkins, a Black male, was tragically cut short. On March 21, 2024, officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 1800 block of Cypress Street, located in the Park Duvalle neighborhood. Upon their arrival just before 4:30 p.m., they discovered Jenkins suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the immediate life-saving efforts of the officers at the
scene, D'Andre Jenkins succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity. The shooting took place near the border of the Algonquin neighborhood, leaving a community searching for answers. The Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case.
In the days and months following the shooting, authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. However, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the death of D'Andre Jenkins. The case remains an open and ongoing investigation, with police urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
