LMPD’s Homicide Unit arrested and charged 21-year-old man in connection with homicide that occurred at the Greenwood Boat Ramp on Greenwood Road

Louisville, KY – According to the police officials, the fatal incident took place around 3 a.m. on June 18 at the Greenwood Boat Ramp on Greenwood Road.

The 21-year-old suspect, James Reece, faces several charges, including Murder (complicity), Assault 1st (complicity), Tampering with Physical Evidence (complicity), and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.

The original incident report detailed that LMPD’s Third Division responded to a shooting at the Greenwood Boat Ramp, where they found an adult male with a gunshot wound. Officers provided immediate first aid, including applying a chest seal, until EMS arrived and transported the victim to University Hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

Additionally, a second adult male, also injured in the incident, was brought to University Hospital by private means. His injuries were considered non-life-threatening.

The relationship between the victims is currently unknown. The LMPD Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to call the anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or use the Crime Tip portal at LMPD Crime Tip Portal.