In the early morning hours of July 31, 2023, violence erupted in Louisville's Deer Park neighborhood, forever altering the lives of several families. Thirty-one-year-old Ricky Kemp, a male, was caught in a triple shooting that occurred around 3 a.m. in the 1500 block of Bardstown Road. When Louisville Metro Police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered three individuals, two men and one woman, suffering from gunshot wounds.
All three victims were rushed to the University of
Louisville Hospital for urgent medical care. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Ricky Kemp succumbed to his injuries. The other two victims were reported to be in serious condition. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement had no known suspects, and they appealed to the public for any information that could lead to an arrest.
Months later, a breakthrough was made in the investigation. On November 30, 2023, the Louisville Metro Police Department announced the arrest of 26-year-old Frank Jones III in connection with the fatal shooting. Jones was taken into custody and faced charges of murder and two counts of assault. His arrest brought a measure of progress to a case that had remained open for four months, offering a potential path toward justice for Ricky Kemp and the other victims of the early morning violence on Bardstown Road.
