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Eric Wise

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early evening of December 6, 2021, a burst of gunfire shattered the calm in the Newburg neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, leaving three men shot and critically wounded. Among them was Eric Wise, a 47-year-old Black male. First responders rushed to the scene in the 5000 block of Poplar Level Road, near Rangeland Road, finding the injured men and transporting them to the University of Louisville Hospital.

Tragically, Eric Wise succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead sho ...Read More
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  • https://www.wlky.com/article/3-people-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-in-newburg/38444673#
  • https://www.wave3.com: Man killed in Poplar Level Road shooting identified
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    Victim Details

    Eric Wise

    Male

    Black / African American

    Louisville

    KY

    2021-12-06

    47

    Eric

    Wise

    12/02/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone heard any updates about potential witnesses in Eric Wise’s case? It’s just devastatin... ...Read More
    03/11/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the impact this terrible incident has had on Eric Wise's loved ones. It'... ...Read More
    04/21/2023
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