16-year-old identified as victim of double fatal shooting in Algonquin

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hours after a teenager was shot and killed following a double shooting in the Algonquin neighborhood, authorities have now identified the victim.

Sam Kamara, 16, died from a gunshot wound.

Kamara and another victim were shot near the intersection of Dixie Highway and West Hill Street just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Both were transported to an area hospital where Kamara was pronounced dead a short time later. The second victim is being treated for his injuries.

The Metropolitan Police said they had no suspects in the incident but urged the public to come forward.

If you have any information that could help police, you are asked to call the anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD or use the online crime tip portal.

The homicide unit is leading the investigation.

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