Louisville reports fewest homicide cases in nearly a decade

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Homicide cases in September declined by 73%, going from 15 to four, compared to the same month in 2025, a news release from Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg’s office said.

“Through my Safe Louisville plan, we are working more collaboratively and comprehensively than ever before to reduce violent crime and make investments that lift up our neighborhoods and address the root causes of violent crime,” said Greenberg.

According to the release, this September has the fewest cases since 2017 and the lowest count of non-fatal shootings since 2012. The release added that this is also the lowest total of homicides and non-fatal shootings combined since 2013…

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